Cincinnati Archbishop Pilarczyk bans nun from teaching -she supports the ordination of women priests

[The Straight Story]

Pilarczyk bans nun from teaching


Cincinnati Archbishop Daniel Pilarczyk has banned a nun from teaching at archdiocesan parishes and institutions because she supports the ordination of women priests.

Church officials said Wednesday that Pilarczyk made the decision after Sister of Charity Louise Akers, who has taught in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati for 40 years, refused to publicly renounce her support for a position the Vatican considers a violation of church teachings.

“The principle here is that someone who is teaching in the name of the church should be in accord with the teachings of the church,” said archdiocese spokesman Dan Andriacco.

But Akers’ supporters say she’s served the church well for decades and doesn’t deserve to be punished.

http://communitypress.cincinnati.com/article/AB/20090902/NEWS01/309020027/Nun+banned+from+teaching

[UrbScotty]

1. Three cheers for Sister Louise!

"Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." - Matthew 5:10

[hedgehog]

2. Somewhere the Catholic Church's Rosa Parks is getting on the bus.

and when she tells the bishop where to get off, things will never be the same!

[AngryOldDem]

3. I know a lot of Sisters of Charity.

Some of the coolest women I've ever met.

I was involved with some diocesan social justice activities a few years back, and Sr. Louise's name sounds familiar.

Pilarczyk, by the way, just reached his mandatory retirement age. Had to exercise that old authority just one more time, I guess.

[saltpoint]

4. I've never met Louise Akers, but I think I like her a whole lot.