Australian Bishop Fired by the Pope/What's Next? Women Priests!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/australiaandthepacific/australia/8487940/Australian-bishop-quits-over-Vatican-row.html



"The dispute stems from Morris' comments five years ago that the Church could consider ordaining married men and women because of a looming shortage of priests.
Morris, who was ordained in 1969, said his views had been misinterpreted and he had been denied natural justice. "

Bridget Mary's Reflection:

What's next? Bishop Morris simply raised the issue of married priests and women priests! I think Pope Benedict knows that the Spirit is leading the church into a new era of justice and equality for women and that the hierarchy is powerless to stop it! We are witnessing the last gasp of patriarchy trying to maintain rigid control of the church!

Yet, they see what is happening in grassroots communities around the world and they are terrified! Why? Women priests are faithful members of our church who are answering God's call to serve the people of God. God is answering our prayers for vocations! The women are coming forward. In the not too distant future, perhaps, some will be from Australia.

Bishop Morris deserves our thanks and praise for his courage and openess to face the pastoral issues that the shortage of male celibate priests brings.

Bridget Mary Meehan, RCWP
Roman Catholic Women Priests Association

http://www.associationofromancatholicwomenpriests.org/

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