The Church had maintained its silence about the apparitions for a number of years. In May 1922, Bishop Correia issued a pastoral letter on the subject, indicating that he would set up a commission of enquiry.
Matagal na nanatiling tahimik ang Simbahan tungkol sa mga pangitain. Noong Mayo 1922, naglabas ng pastoral letter si Bishop Correia at sinabi niyang magtatayo siya ng isang komisyon na mag-iimbestiga dito.