Woman sues archdiocese after ‘lay exorcism’ leaves her damaged

Woman sues archdiocese after ‘lay exorcism’ leaves her emotionally damaged

Monday, August 19th, 2019

A woman in Texas is suing the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and her parish claiming she suffered psychological and emotional abuse through a lay-led exorcism during a retreat.

Beth Ann Andrews filed her lawsuit on July 25 after attending a “Faith in the Fire” event, which is associated with the Catholic Charismatic movement.

According to its website, the Faith in the Fire retreat “provides its participants the opportunity to reconnect with what matters and share their faith journeys in a loving community.” Read more

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