Mary Magdalene.(LETTERS)(Letter to the Editor)

From: National Catholic Reporter | Date: July 29, 2005| Author: Lazzo, Janelle | Copyright information

Thanks so much for the wonderful articles on Mary of Magdala (NCR, July 15). For the past six years, I have been privileged to help plan one of the 300 celebrations nationwide that honor this saint as well as modern women who, like her, minister to the people of God. However, in our city we have hit a snag in this patriarchal church. Last year, following our service, the pastor of our host church was advised by a representative of his bishop, now retired, that since it was sponsored...

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