VATICAN CITY — The final report of a five-year, Vatican-ordered study of communities of women religious in the United States will be released by the Vatican Dec. 16.continue at The Compass
The top two officials of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life and three leaders of women’s congregations were to take part in the presentation, according to Basilian Father Thomas Rosica, head of Canada’s Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation and assistant to the Vatican spokesman.
Although it was too early for the Vatican press office to announce the event, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, told Catholic News Service that a news conference was “foreseen” on that date.
The final report of the findings of the apostolic visitation also was expected to be made available online, Father Rosica told the Detroit Free Press Dec. 2 during a visit to Detroit.
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Vatican to release findings of investigation of US women religious
Anthony Esolen on the situation with the LCWR
I've been following with some bemusement the interchanges between Cardinal Mueller, head of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF), and the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). For readers unaware of the developments, I'll present them here in abbreviated form:continue at The Catholic Thing
CDF: “Sisters, do you believe and affirm that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of the Father, begotten and not made, the second Person of the Holy Trinity?”
LCWR: “Why are you asking us that question? What gives you the authority to ask it?”
CDF: “Again, Sisters, do you believe and affirm that Jesus Christ is the eternal Son of the Father, incarnate by the Holy Ghost in the womb of the Virgin Mary?”
LCWR: “You have no right to pick on us simply because we’re women. You arrogant misogynists! We believe that hierarchical structures must be dismantled!”
LOL, it's worth the read.
Laetificat: Strong statement by CDF to LCWR, but the problem is deep (and close to home)
continue at LaetificatThere’s been some very positive news for everyone who hopes for resolution of the serious problems in most communities of women religious whose leaders belong to the larger and far more troubled of the two US women’s religious superiors’ groups, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious.
The news is unfortunately not that there’s been deep reform yet, but nevertheless good news: the head of the Vatican’s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, Cardinal Mueller, made a very forthright address April 30th to the leaders of the LCWR about the need for them to work closely with Archbishop Sartain and the other two US bishops who have been appointed for their reform and approving conference speakers and honorees. Mueller spoke firmly against their poor decision of honoring problematic feminist theologian Sr Elizabeth Johnson:
“It saddens me to learn that you have decided to give the Outstanding Leadership Award during this year’s Assembly to a theologian criticized by the Bishops of the United States because of the gravity of the doctrinal errors in that theologian’s writings. This is a decision that will be seen as a rather open provocation against the Holy See and the Doctrinal Assessment. Not only that, but it further alienates the LCWR from the Bishops as well.”
Mueller addressed then a second objection, “namely that the findings of the Doctrinal Assessment are unsubstantiated. The phrase in the Doctrinal Assessment most often cited as overreaching or unsubstantiated is when it talks about religious moving beyond the Church or even beyond Jesus. Yes, this is hard language and I can imagine it sounded harsh in the ears of thousands of faithful religious. I regret that, because the last thing in the world the Congregation would want to do is call into question the eloquent, even prophetic witness of so many faithful religious women. And yet, the issues raised in the Assessment are so central and so foundational, there is no other way of discussing them except as constituting a movement away from the ecclesial center of faith in Christ Jesus the Lord.”
I just started Elizabeth's new book: A Report on the Sinsinawa Dominicans Today
Sr. Marlene Weisenbeck talks LCWR
Regarding homosexuality, she said, “We wanted to stand in solidarity, and we asked the church to join. Calling people to conversion is not against the church.” [What has the LCWR done to promote "conversion" among homosexuals? ]whole article at La Crosse Tribune
Concerning the ordination of women, “we acknowledged women couldn’t be ordained, but we hoped for more dialogue on the role of women in the church[sic],” she said. [ Does the Catholic Church oppress women? ]
Although some leadership positions, even at the Vatican, are open to women, the church remains run largely by men. [Weisenbeck was previously chancellor of the Diocese of La Crosse]
Echoing Weisenbeck’s hopeful view of dialogue with the new pope is Sister Linda Mershon, the current FSPA president.
“One of the priorities I hope he will address is to restore some faith in America’s religious women,” Mershon said.
“I hope someone would take a new look, with a little more dialogue, a little more respect, a little more compassion,” she said. [ I am still amazed how bitter and angry these sisters continue to sound. Don't they want to attract support to their cause? ]
Not discussed was her relationship to the Obama administration and her repeated attack on the pro-life efforts of US Bishops and support for taxpayer funded abortion and contraception. These sisters are severely hindered by their attachment to liberation theology. Pope Francis' history with this cancer in the Church will be extremely valuable as these talks proceed. The knee jerk reaction that he's so much "nicer" than the last guy is short sighted. It's a mistake to believe that liberation theology would not be dealt with a heavy hand by this papacy.
Reform is hard, so is the Gospel. Weisenbeck wasn't up to the task, and the LCWR may need to be disbanded completely to undo this failure. In many ways, these religious orders are in denial like dioceses who covered up abuse for years. It hurts to point that finger back at yourself, but it is essential to reform.
And just in case you are interested....
Clinton, IA: Sunday's presentation, "Celebrating Vatican II" features Sister Marlene Weisenbeck. 2p.m. Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace Church.Photo
— Franciscan Sisters (@FSPAtweets) April 17, 2013
New nun movie exalts exodus of women religious from Church teaching, attacks Vatican
The byline for the promotion of the movie:
"I did exactly what the Church asked me, and now the Church is looking at me like 'Where have you come from? You know. Who are you?'"
"I've been at the community 50 years, I'm celebrating my golden jubilee. You're going to tell me for 50 years I haven't been faithful? I don't think so!"
The movie ironically explains exactly where the sisters went wrong, they changed from professed pray-ers to professional politicians.
HT AS
The Remarkable Journey of Catholic Nuns in the United States from daughters of the Church to citizens of the world.I'm told this movie is showing at Sinsinawa, WI(of course) January 16 and Dubuque, IA January 11-12. The website says the opening screening is January 6th in Davenport, IA. It looks like all the sisters involved are members of the pro-abortion front group NETWORK, of Nuns on the Bus fame.
"I did exactly what the Church asked me, and now the Church is looking at me like 'Where have you come from? You know. Who are you?'"
"I've been at the community 50 years, I'm celebrating my golden jubilee. You're going to tell me for 50 years I haven't been faithful? I don't think so!"
The movie ironically explains exactly where the sisters went wrong, they changed from professed pray-ers to professional politicians.
HT AS
Iowa nun says Obama has "Good Catholic Values" in Des Moines Register
Sister Patricia Miller wrote an opinion piece in the DesMoines Register praising Obama and ripping Paul Ryan. She actually praises Obama for his accommodation for religious liberty in the HHS mandate. This is sick and if you needed to know why the LCWR is being scrutinized by The Vatican look no further than this:Des Moines Reg:
The president is diligent in viewing the needs of all citizens. Iowa, in 2000, was one of the first states to require our insurance companies to cover contraception. The bishops requested that those whose beliefs were against contraception not pay for others who use them. President Obama obliged with a plan that persons not using contraceptives, because of their beliefs, would not have their insurance increased, but it was refused by the bishops.I was unable to find what order she belonged to. Al, do you know?
Through all actions and laws, President Obama is not taking away our religious freedom as Catholics. He has always considered the value systems of the different religions and tries to accommodate as best possible.
The president has been a faithful and loyal partner for Catholics starting as a community organizer in Chicago working with Catholic parishes in poor neighborhoods. His salary was funded by a grant from a group of the Catholic Church.
He knows that local churches often do more good for a community than a government program ever can. The Obama administration has proven its support for Catholics worldwide in the increase of funds directed toward charities, education and volunteer services to lift the vulnerable communities at home and abroad.
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Imagine Sisters!
Imagine Sisters is a web and campus-based movement that aims to inspire the imaginations of young women to consider the beautiful call to consecrated life as a sister. With the guiding truth that one sister can change the world, Imagine Sisters strives to connect the world with sisters passionately embracing their call to serve the Lord.
ht CMR
Obama advisor on religious subversion honored for 50 years as FSPA
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| via Fishwrap: From left, Sr. Marlene Weisenbeck, outgoing president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious; Sr. Pat Farrell, newly elected vice president; and Sr. Mary Hughes, new LCWR president |
Sister Marlene (Mary Gwen) Weisenbeck, from Durand, professed her first vows as a Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration in 1962. She earned a bachelor’s degree in music education from Viterbo College (now known as Viterbo University), and a master’s degree in music, applied music/piano, from George Peabody College, Nashville, Tenn. As a music teacher, she ministered in schools in Ashland, La Crosse, Stratford and Superior. In 1971, Sister Marlene joined the music faculty of Viterbo College and taught there for 15 years, four years as music department chair. After achieving an educational administration doctorate from UW-Madison in 1989 she went on to earn a Licentiate in Canon Law from St. Paul University, Ottawa, Canada. With these credentials, Sister Marlene served both the Matrimonial Tribunal Office and the Office of Consecrated Life in the Diocese of La Crosse. In 1997, she was appointed diocesan chancellor. FSPA elected Sister Marlene president in 2002, a role she served for two terms. During her FSPA presidency, the Leadership Conference of Women Religious also elected Sister Marlene to serve as president in 2008, a commitment she upheld for three years. Currently, Sister Marlene resides in La Crosse[...but not at the FSPA convent...] and provides canonical consultation to religious congregations.The Catholic Times
You read that correctly. If she's good, she'll be the one that can protect the LCWR from canonical penalty without reforming the organization. This is the same woman who signed a letter twice that stated Obamacare will not pay for abortions. Now we find out it not only pays for it, but mandates Catholic institutions promote contraception and abortion inducing drugs or face severe penalties.
VP Biden meets with current LCWR president in Dubuque
continue at Fr ZBiden brings cookies and ice cream to LCWR president’s motherhouse
BY KATHLEEN GILBERT
DUBUQUE, Iowa, July 3, 2012 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Vice President Joe Biden [who is PRO-abortion] made a quiet visit [so quiet that there is a photo and we are reading about it now] to the religious sisters of St. Francis in Dubuque last week, the motherhouse of the current president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR). [Coincidence? I think not.]
David Gibson of the Religion News Service wrote that about 150 people were present at the event, and noted that the Dubuque location is the motherhouse of LCWR president Sr. Patricia Farrell, OSF. A recent newsletter also lists Farrell as one of the vice presidents of the Dubuque house. It wasn’t clear whether Farrell was present for Biden’s visit.
AoftheA: Major Vatican Assault Coming In October!!!
Run to the Seven Hills! The Vatican will be launching a “major assault” this October!! Let’s go straight to the AoftheA News Desk for this breaking story!!
continue at Acts of the Apostasy
CurtJester: The misunderstood totally orthodox LCWR
Hey this is great to know since their is actually no problem they will have no problems complying with CDF oversight since it was all just a big misunderstanding in the first place. Really the LCWR has been getting a bum rap since after all they are quite orthodox in their beliefs.
This picture was from the latest LCWR sponsored Papal Pride meeting where they got together to discuss the theology of Pope Benedict XVI along with his writing from when he was a Cardinal. Heated debates often breakout at LCWR meetings as to as which of his books are the greatest contribution to the Church. They also pray for the reform of the reform and the liturgical vision as outlined in then-Cardinal Ratzinger’s “Sprit of the Liturgy”. Blessed John Paul II is not left out in admiration as they discuss the merits of the Theology of the Body and it significance in regard to the false views of human sexuality as espoused by the culture. In fact this year the biggest selling button was “I ♥ Magisterium”.continue at Curt Jester
I just don’t have any idea why the CDF would persecute the LCWR since they are such a bastion of orthodoxy and supporters of the hierarchy.
President-elect of LCWR is from Milwaukee based Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi
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| Sr Florence Deacon |
Like the sisters of her era, Deacon began religious life in a long, black habit and expected to live a more insular life than she does today.check out the whole article
But the Second Vatican Council changed that, urging women religious to re-examine the original charisms, or missions, of their orders, and to find new ways to apply them in the contemporary world. For Deacon, as a Franciscan, that charism stressed a care for all creation. [I wonder if any of these so called Franciscans have ever bothered to read what Francis actually wrote, not to mention Bonaventure, Duns Scotus, and down the line.]
"We began to see new needs that were not being met - the homeless on the streets and prisoners behind bars," she said. "Sister moved out to new, social ministries to meet the needs of the marginalized."
Many shed their habits - derided [or cheered] by some as a portable cloister - to be closer to the laity. And today, sisters, who once worked primarily as nurses and teachers, are parish administrators, social activists, social workers, lawyers, academics, presidents of hospitals and universities, and more. [Miserere nobis!]
She entered the Milwaukee based Sisters of St. Francis of Assisi when she was only 16 years old.
The article mentions the average age of LCWR members is well into the 70s.
After reading "Sisters in rebellion" over at Renew America, can these orders be entirely to blame for their own demise?
HT Steve Kuhl
Stevens Point convent is a "Nuclear Free Zone"
Was in Stevens Point and Wisconsin Rapids yesterday for work. I was able to visit two gorgeous churches that I haven't been to before -- St. Peter in Stevens Point and Sts. Peter & Paul in Wisconsin Rapids. I have awesome pictures, and some great stories, that I will post later this week [did you know there is a St. Guido? Neither did I!].
The above picture is from the Sisters of St. Joseph convent in Stevens Point. Snapped it as I went by. No caption necessary... I have heard the grounds are beautiful, though.
In 1969, Vatican Proves No Match for Rebellious Milwaukee Sisters
Read the whole thing at Renew AmericaVatican Proves No Match for Rebellious Sisters
School Sisters of St. Francis in 1947
The ink on Ecclesiae Sanctae had not yet dried when Paul VI received alarming news from Ildebrando Cardinal Antoniutti, Prefect for the CFR, and Egidio Cardinal Vagnozzi, Apostolic Delegate to the United States, that the Leadership Conference of Women Religious was spinning out of control and some teaching Congregations were already in advanced states of disintegration.
In 1968, the CFR sent an Apostolic Visitation team to the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, to mediate the war between James Cardinal McIntyre and Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. [23] In 1969, another Apostolic Visitation team was sent to the Archdiocese of Milwaukee to quell the rebellion of the School Sisters of St. Francis against the supine Archbishop William E. Cousins. [24] In both cases the rebels emerged victorious.
On June 29, 1971, Paul VI set his seal on the Apostolic Exhortation, Evangelica Testificatio On the Renewal of the Religious Life According to the Teaching of the Second Vatican Council. [25] But no amount of sweet talk from the Vatican was going to lure the rebels away from their new-found freedom and the spoils of war they had come to enjoy under the Montini papacy.
Pope John Paul II did not fare much better. Unwilling to confront the LCWR and its feminist cohorts with a healthy dose of punishment politics, he decided on an alternative strategy — the formation of a Commission to study and make recommendations on the reasons for the decline in women religious life in America.
This is a fantastic overview, and I was shocked to see what Pope Pius XII did in his modernization of religious life.
Good news roundup
In addition, the USCCB announced a reform of the Leadership Council of Women Religious.
The Vatican Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith (CDF) has called for reform of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious (LCWR) and named Archbishop Peter Sartain of Seattle as its Archbishop Delegate for the initiative.Bishop Leonard Blair and Bishop Thomas John Paprocki also were also named to assist in this effort.The previous president of the LCWR was one Marlene Weisenbeck, FSPA of La Crosse who was rewarded by President Obama with a prestigious position in his administration for assistance in thwarting the USCCB efforts to ensure no taxpayer funded abortions. One thing Father Z noted was this:
The CDF outlined the call in a “Doctrinal Assessment of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious” (HERE), released April 18. The document outlines findings of the 2008 CDF-initiated doctrinal assessment of LCWR, conducted by Bishop Leonard Blair of Toledo, Ohio, which included his findings and an LCWR response submitted at the end of 2009, as well as a subsequent report from Bishop Blair in 2010.
A statement by Cardinal William Levada, Prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, is also available at HERE.
CDF said Pope Benedict XVI approved CDF’s taking action January 14, 2011, [A YEAR AGO?]It would seem someone was dragging their feet along the way. The usual suspects are up in arms. Fr. Z made rabbit! A good day for Christianity(minus the 3,000 abortions in the US yesterday).
Just a taste of what is in here.
Radical Feminism.It reminds me of when I was a prayer partner at the FSPA in town and they had several prayer books that I used, but all of the prayers were feminized, some more so and some less apparent. Praying a feminized Magnificat is awkward.
The Cardinal noted a prevalence of certain radical feminist themes incompatible with the Catholic faith in some of the programs and presentations sponsored by the LCWR, including theological interpretations that risk distorting faith in Jesus and his loving Father who sent his Son for the salvation of the world. Moreover, some commentaries on “patriarchy” distort the way in which Jesus has structured sacramental life in the Church; others even undermine the revealed doctrines of the Holy Trinity, the divinity of Christ, and the inspiration of Sacred Scripture.
Addresses at the LCWR Assemblies.
Addresses given during LCWR annual Assemblies manifest problematic statements and serious theological, even doctrinal errors. The Cardinal offered as an example specific passages of Sr. Laurie Brink’s address about some Religious “moving beyond the Church” or even beyond Jesus. This is a challenge not only to core Catholic beliefs; such a rejection of faith is also a serious source of scandal and is incompatible with religious life. Such unacceptable positions routinely go unchallenged by the LCWR, which should provide resources for member Congregations to foster an ecclesial vision of religious life, thus helping to correct an erroneous vision of the Catholic faith as an important exercise of charity. Some might see in Sr. Brink’s analysis a phenomenological snapshot of religious life today. But Pastors of the Church should also see in it a cry for help.
Policies of Corporate Dissent.
The Cardinal spoke of this issue in reference to letters the CDF received from “Leadership Teams” of various Congregations, among them LCWR Officers, protesting the Holy See’s actions regarding the question of women’s ordination and of a correct pastoral approach to ministry to homosexual persons, e.g. letters about New Ways Ministry’s conferences. The terms of the letters suggest that these sisters collectively take a position not in agreement with the Church’s teaching on human sexuality. It is a serious matter when these Leadership Teams are not providing effective leadership and example to their communities, but place themselves outside the Church’s teaching.
If you didn't see the call to arms by Peoria, IL's Bp. Jenky, check it out.
“We can no longer be Catholics by accident, but instead [must] be Catholics by conviction. In our own families, in our parishes, where we live and where we work--like that very first apostolic generation--we must be bold witnesses to the Lordship of Jesus Christ,” he preached. “We must be a fearless army of Catholic men, ready to give everything we have for the Lord, who gave everything for our salvation.”In other news, I attended a Confirmation last night at my home parish. It was a Guitar Mass. I felt compelled to walk out... is that wrong? Do I just need to offer it up? I didn't walk out. I figured if Jesus has to listen, I guess I should as well. Bishop Quinn was there, but I didn't get a chance to talk to him and thank him for the laundry list of good he has been doing for the Church.
There is a strange man living in my basement. My children named him Diemisch. Maybe he's Dutch, I'm not really sure.
Did you see LarryD's post on Patheos. I tend to agree with him I think, I'm not sure. What I do know is that his older Star Trek post on the matter has to be in the top 10 all time posts in the Catholic blogosphere. It is epic.
Sr. Wiesenbeck, FSPA gives shout out to LCWR for Obama Administration
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| Sr. Wiesenbeck as president of FSPA in La Crosse(center) |
You might remember that precisely at the time where Catholics needed to show their firm opposition to any forced participation in abortion, Sr Weisenbeck led a charge of dissident women who hoped to provide enough cover for the Obama administration to pass a bill that in the future can "codify Roe v Wade." Since FOCA became widely unpopular, the president chose to make his health care legislation the foundation for unlimited abortion funding. Frantic for power and prestige these sisters lead by Weisenbeck publicly opposed the Catholic Church's long held teaching that every life is sacred in opposition to the Catholic Bishops of the US. I was told that Weisenbeck was called to Rome after that debacle which it seems has not affected her interest in pursuing her political career. She was next appointed to the Obama administration as a reward for her efforts! Obviously this appointment tells the real story behind her opposition of pro-life efforts and the USCCB. She scratches Obama's back and he scratches hers.
And now we find out that the Leadership Council of Women Religious has received a letter from "The White House"
On behalf of the White House and the Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, we want to extend our very best wishes for a successful and fruitful Assembly this week.In a complete twist of irony, Weisenbeck didn't sign this letter from The White House (obviously trying to hide her affiliation to the LCWR), but did manage to sign her letter in support of Obamacare and it's public abortion funding which states are now trying to implement twice.
We also want to thank and commend your membership for their commitment, voice and leadership for the common good and for the poor in this country. The contributions of women religious in the United States and globally are immeasurable. From education to health care, to social justice advocacy, our country and indeed the world has been gifted by your dedication to justice, service and peace.
Weisenbeck was president of the La Crosse based Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from 2002-2010 and president of the LCWR from 2008-2010.
HT Fr. Z
The usual suspects of Wis women religious support pro-abort public unions
GREEN BAY — Eleven communities of women religious in Wisconsin have joined together to issue a statement in support of the rights of workers. The statement was released Feb. 26. Below is the text of the statement.The Compass has a list of all 11
As Wisconsin Catholic Sisters, our faith and experience of working alongside and educating many Wisconsin citizens compel us to share our voice in response to what has been occurring in our Legislature. We are deeply concerned about Gov. Scott Walker's plan to strip basic human rights[that's just silly] — including the right to [unlimited] collective bargaining — away from public employees[what about non-public employees? When do we get to collectively bargain? I think the government should give us all a job with these benefits! What's the problem in that?]. Our religious tradition teaches us that all working men and women have inherent dignity and the human right to form associations to improve their work conditions. [Nobody is denying that]
Our state as well as our nation needs to respect the rights of workers to organize and have a voice. Not only is the right to [unlimited] collective bargaining essential, it has been repeatedly affirmed by the Catholic Church. In the 1986 pastoral letter, "Economic Justice for All," the U.S. Catholic bishops[ROFL!! They invoked the USCCB after time and time again thwarting every pro-life effort, every doctrinal teaching, every sneeze they have made.] stated, "No one may deny the rights to organize [again, nobody is denying a right to organize] without attacking human dignity itself. Therefore, we firmly oppose organized efforts, such as those regrettably seen in this country, to break existing unions or prevent workers from organizing." [Oops, you forgot to justify your claim that unlimited collective bargaining is "essential"]
Recognizing the economic challenges facing Wisconsin, public service unions have agreed to a reduction of benefits and wages. Gov. Walker must also be willing to negotiate[for at least 18 months] a solution for the common good of all Wisconsin citizens, one which will not take away the bargaining rights of his fellow public servants. [Who is he supposed to negotiate with? The Illinois resort hotel manager? The senate Democrats chose rather to leave town than negotiate.]
We unite our voices to those of the Catholic bishops[for the first time in 60 years], leaders of other faith traditions and people of good will throughout the state and nation calling upon Gov. Walker and our legislators to respect the rights of Wisconsin public workers to organize and to engage in [unlimited] collective bargaining.
Wisconsin Catholic Sisters
The sisters have offered to foot the bill for the colossal cost of the benefits in question perhaps?
How many of these sisters officially work for the Obama administration... it's more than zero.
Obama rewards La Crosse nun for hijacking Catholic pro-life efforts
From WhiteHouse.gov
Update: Fr Z also picked up this story.
Update2: American Papist now covering
Update3: Matt "K" quoted on LifeNews.com
President Obama Announces More Key Administration Posts, 2/4/11 WASHINGTON – Today, President Barack Obama announced his intent to appoint the following individuals to the President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships:
- Sister Marlene Weisenbeck, Member, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships
Sister Marlene Weisenbeck, Appointee for Member, President’s Advisory Council on Faith-Based and Neighborhood PartnershipsYou might remember that precisely at the time where Catholics needed to show their firm opposition to any forced participation in abortion, Sr Weisenbeck led a charge of dissident women who hoped to provide enough cover for the Obama administration to pass a bill that in the future can "codify Roe v Wade." Since FOCA became widely unpopular, the president chose to make his health care legislation the foundation for unlimited abortion funding. Frantic for power and prestige these sisters lead by Weisenbeck publicly opposed the Catholic Church's long held teaching that every life is sacred. I was told that Weisenbeck was called to Rome after that debacle which it seems has not affected her interest in pursuing her political career. Obviously this appointment tells the real story behind her opposition of pro-life efforts and the USCCB. She scratches Obama's back and he scratches hers. Do you think she'll get a pen now too?
Sister Marlene Weisenbeck is a member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration[La Crosse, WI]. Sister Weisenbeck is an officer and past president of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious, a canonically approved membership organization[Can you believe they added that tidbit??? Do they have a bit of a credibility problem over at the LCWR that they have to explain they are canonically approved. And is it not sad that they use that as a weapon against the Church?] which exists as a support system and corporate voice for leaders of religious institutes of Catholic Sisters in the United States[who dissent from the bishops of the United States]. She also serves as Chairperson of the Catholic Health Association’s Sponsorship/Canon Law Committee and is a consultant in religious law. Sister Weisenbeck was president of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration from 2002-2010. She is also past president of the National Conference of Vicars for Religious and Chancellor for the Diocese of La Crosse[I'll give you one guess who brought a quick end to that, someone with a bit more understanding of Canon Law]. Sister Weisenbeck holds a B.M. Ed. degree from Viterbo University, an M.M. from George Peabody College of Vanderbilt University, a J.C.L. in Canon Law from Saint Paul University-Ottawa, and a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Update: Fr Z also picked up this story.
Update2: American Papist now covering
Update3: Matt "K" quoted on LifeNews.com
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