Monsignor Harry Byrne Speaks Out About Clericalism and Sexism in the Catholic Church

http://harryjbyrne.blogspot.com/2010/07/bullett-proof-vests-for-bishops.html



"This Vatican document with its bizarre twinning of ordained pedofiles and ordained women shows a stupidity and absence of sound moral judgment probably unequalled in church history. To equate as "grave crimes" pedofilia and ordination of women has caused a great negative outcry from fair-minded men and women and an abundance of sharp criticism in op-eds, editorials, and letters to the editor..."
This document shows the clericalism that is at the heart of our church's problem. The official church doesn't see women as equal to men! Remember JPII when he refused to acknowledge the existence of Sister Theresa Kane when she addressed him. And now putting ordained women in the same bag as ordained pedofiles! ...

Bridget Mary's Reflection
Thank you Monsignor Harry Byrne for speaking truth to power, for idenitfying clericalism as the major problem and for standing for justice and equality for women in the church. I applaud your courage!
Bridget Mary Meehan, 703-505-0004