Anglican Communion News Service - Digest News

 

Woman admitted to the priesthood, 20 years ago today!

It's 20 years ago today (March 7 1992) that women were admitted to the priesthood in Australia.

The Reverend Linda Chapman, from the Moruya Anglican Parish says 20 years on nobody flutters an eyelash at female priests, but admits its something that some religions still struggle with.

Talking on the 20th anniversary of the ordination of women, Linda pointed to the South East's contribution to the history of women in religion.

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