Phoenix nun excommunicated over abortion decision speaks out

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http://www.suntimes.com/news/nation/8639571-418/phoenix-nun-excommunicated-over-abortion-decision-speaks-out.html

GANNETT NEWS SERVICE November 5, 2011 4:44PM

PHOENIX — The hospital official who was excommunicated from the Catholic Church last year is speaking out for the first time.

Sister Margaret McBride, who was targeted by Bishop Thomas Olmsted for her role in a lifesaving medical procedure that the bishop deemed an abortion, will be honored this weekend by Call to Action, a national group that supports a married priesthood, women priests, gay marriage and other positions that the church opposes.

“Call To Action recognizes Sister Margaret’s careful work with a complex issue, her courage in a time of censorship and public pressure, and her witness to the need to stand firm in the face of opposition while striving to protect life in all its venues,” the organization said of its decision to honor McBride.

In response to emailed questions, McBride said she is “very proud to be receiving this award.”

[Angry Dragon]

1. A brave woman in the face of evil men.................

[azurnoir]

2. excommunication ? for saving a womens life?

what a medieval thing to do what next burning at the stake?

[immoderate]

3. But that's their job.

--imm

[neverforget]

4. Save a woman's life and get excommunicated. Makes perfect sense

in the 16th Century. I am so happy I am no longer a Catholic because of this stupid shit.

[RainDog]

5. k&r n/t