Posts Tagged ‘excommunicated’

US nun excommunicated after illicit ordination

Friday, October 30th, 2015

A US nun was excommunicated and dismissed from her religious order last week after admitting that she was secretly ordained as a priest. Sr Leticia Rawles, 67, was ordained in April by the Association of Roman Catholic Women Priests and has since presided over religious services. Currently critically ill in hospital, Sr Rawes said she Read more

Brazilian priest excommunicated for sexual views

Friday, May 3rd, 2013

A Brazilian priest has been excommunicated for his promotion of extra-marital sexual activity, including homosexual relations and open marriage. Father Roberto Francisco Daniel, 48, promoted his views in YouTube videos, a radio broadcast and a newspaper column. In a response to the announcement of his excommunication, he said: “I feel honored to belong to the Read more