Des Moines Catholic school principal fired; 'I'm not willing to be silent' about 'culture of fear'

[trotsky]

https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/education/2018/03/12/des-moines-catholic-school-principal-fired-im-not-willing-silent-culture-fear/417953002/

Parents and community members are rallying to support St. Joseph Catholic School's former Principal Phyllis Konchar, who was fired last week.

An investigation by the Diocese of Des Moines "pointed to serious irregularities in the school administration under her direction," spokeswoman Anne Marie Cox said in a statement.

..."There's a culture of fear and intimidation within the dioceses," (Konchar) said. "As principals, we're afraid to speak out and to cross anyone and that's just not right."

...In a message also forwarded to the Register, (Rev. Joseph) Pins said that Konchar and he had "philosophical differences of opinion regarding the church and school."

http://whotv.com/2018/03/12/longtime-principal-at-st-josephs-fired-after-nearly-20-years-blames-father-pins/

"I think he feels very threatened by the relationship that I have with the community and with the students and with parents," said Konchar. "And, I think he doesn't like that I'm not afraid to speak up when something is wrong and it's a good way to silence me."

[Cartoonist]

1. No details

What were the philosophical differences?

[trotsky]

3. I'm guessing more will come out - the story is pretty new.

But given what we've seen in similar situations, I would guess the principal was trying to be more inclusive and accepting than the church's dogma will allow.

[3Hotdogs]

4. Som'thn Erf not center of universe.... som'thn Keppler, Galeleo.

I don't get it. If Erf was spinnin' that fast, we'd all be flung off it.

[MineralMan]

2. Not very surprising, really.

Internal conflicts. Woman administrator. Male Priests. Problem solved by firing the woman.

And there you have the RCC patriarchal hierarchy in a nutshell.