Women’s group protests Lears’ banishment
Created 07/04/2008 - 11:22
By Tom Fox, NCR Staff
Published on National Catholic Reporter (http://ncronline3.org/drupal)
July 4, 2008
"Saint Louis Sister of Charity Louise Lears was banned from archdiocesan ministries and from reception of the sacraments for her support of the right for women to be ordained in the Catholic Church. Now the Women’s Ordination Conference, which for more than three decades has pushed for the ordination of women, has begun a petition drive to overturn the edict of Archbishop Raymond Burke. "
The petition can be found at:http://www.thepetitionsite.com/10/Take-Action-for-Sister-Louise
I encourage everyone to sign this petition to support Sr. Louise Lears, a woman of courage and witness to Christ's example of inclusivity, partnership and equality. May the people of God, rise up with Pentecost zeal to spread the Good News of the Gospel! Jesus showed us the way. Now, we the people of God, must reclaim our beloved church!
A special thanks to the Women's Ordination Conference for leading the way by organizing this petition drive.
Bridget Mary Meehan
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