The board recognizes this matter has deeply touched Catholics and non-Catholics throughout the world as evidenced by the thousands of messages of support as well as the dozens of prayer vigils held in numerous parts of the country. It believes that the matters of faith and justice that capture the hearts of Catholic sisters are clearly shared by many people around the world. As the church and society face tumultuous times, the board believes it is imperative that these matters be addressed by the entire church community in an atmosphere of openness, honesty, and integrity.

EEK! What a bunch of Radical Feminists! 

The Leadership Conference of Women Religious issued a statement today in response to the Vatican’s pronouncement in May that American nuns were, among other charges, “promoting radical feminist themes”.

For more on nuns being awesome: Inquiring Nuns

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