Vigil at Saint Patrick's Cathedral in Support of Women's Ordination 10/30, @ 12:30 PM

Janice Sevre-Duszynska, ARCWP Roy Bourgeois, MM
Donna Rougeux, ARCWP (photo taken in Pittsburgh where Fr. Roy
addressed the issue of conscience and his support of the women priests
movement.)

Attention: Supporters of Women’s Ordination and Father Roy Bourgeois,
Maryknoll is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a mass at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Sunday, October 30, 2:00 PM. The mass is opened to the public. Please join us for a peaceful vigil in front of the famous Cathedral in support of women’s ordination and Father Roy Bourgeois beginning at 12:30 PM.
Our goal is to call attention to the Maryknoll leadership’s decision, under pressure from the Vatican, to dismiss Father Roy Bourgeois for the “grave scandal” of publicly supporting Roman Catholic Women Priests. It is outrageous for Maryknoll to use the term "scandal" in reference to Father Roy; we are all aware of the real scandal in the Church. Let’s take a stand against this grave injustice now!
How can an organization that promotes peace and justice worldwide turn its back on this Viet Nam vet turned Maryknoll priest, who has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, is the founder of the School of the America's Watch, and is the epitome of everything we thought Maryknoll stood for?
We encourage the Maryknoll leadership to examine their consciences as Father Roy has done: "As priests we say we are called by God. Who are we to say that God would not call a woman?"
Our movement is growing and gaining attention. Many members of the Maryknoll community-- priests, nuns and lay missionaries-- have written letters or spoken directly to their superiors in support of Roy, empowered by the public outcry, media coverage and two vigils on the grounds of Maryknoll. Maryknoll has been deluged with mail and many long time supporters are withholding donations.
While we stand in solidarity in front of St. Patrick’s, Father Roy will be in Rome meeting with the Pope to determine his fate. Join with us to stand up for women, for Roy and to encourage the Maryknoll leadership, as they enter their next hundred year cycle, to support the ordination of women, and embrace the future of our Church!
Here's a link to an article in the national Catholic Reporter. The end of this article lists related articles.
NCR Article:Roy Bourgeois

In Solidarity,
Anne Dowling
For more information about the Vigil: Anne Dowling 917 860-1794 annedwl@aol.com
For more information about Father Roy Bourgeois http://www.womensordination.org/content/view/108
http://ncronline.org/news/people/canon-lawyer-questions-maryknolls-move-against-bourgeois