Woman deacon recants, seeks reunion with church National ... Mar. 14, 2011
By Zoe Ryan
"Bridget Mary Meehan, communication representative for the group, said Coon e-mailed her Jan. 1 asking that Meehan remove videos and photographs of her on the movement’s Web site. To be reinstated into the church, Coon explained to Meehan, she must dissolve all connection with the group. Meehan said she complied.
Members of Roman Catholic Womenpriests said that Coon had experienced personal family trauma, including health issues and the death of her 42-year-old son, who died in 2010 from a burst aortic aneurysm, according to the obituary on The San Diego Union-Tribune Web site.
“She is our sister, our beloved sister, and we wanted to help her follow her conscience,” Meehan told NCR. “There are no hard feelings. We understand totally.”
Meehan said that Roman Catholic Womenpriests warns the women who join them “that they’re going to be excommunicated.” The typical length of preparation to the diaconate is one year, but it varies depending on the person. The program is individualized for each person and includes an intake clinical interview and psychological screenings, among other things..."
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oh? I hope she has found peace in her decision.
ReplyDeleteBridget Mary,
ReplyDeleteI have to give you credit here. You might disagree with her decision, which is your right in a free county, but you seem to give her the freedom to make it and live her life.
As for me, I am sure you already know that I am very happy for this women. I am sorry for her personal family trama. No one deserves that.