Called to serve, but not welcome to stay: Why this Medina woman pursued priesthood Ideastream Public Media | By Richard Cunningham

“Susan Russell was ordained by an organization called Roman Catholic Womenpriests, and serves as a priest at a faith community in Brecksville, but the Catholic Church doesn't recognize her ordination…

Susan Russell started working as a social worker in 2004, and even opened her own practice in 2024. But she always felt a deeper calling for her life. When an opportunity arose to go deeper into her faith and become a priest, she took it. She now works as a priest at the Community of St. Bridget, a faith community in Brecksville.”

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