Quaker group nominates excommunicated priest for Nobel Peace Prize

News Resources Tools Columns Documents ACI Group

Contenidos del sub-menu

Comments: 7

Fr. Roy Bourgeois

Fort Benning, Ga., Nov 24, 2009 / 02:01 am (CNA).- Fr. Roy Bourgeois, a Maryknoll priest who was excommunicated for refusing to affirm Catholic teaching on the ordination of women, has been officially nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a Quaker group which admires his work in opposing the School of the Americas.

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) spokesman John Meyer made the official announcement on Sunday at the gates of Fort Benning, Georgia during the annual vigil advocating the closure of the School of the Americas (SOA).

The Quaker group also nominated Fr. Bourgeois’ organization, SOA Watch, for the Nobel Prize, according to the Examiner.com.

In 2008 the priest was excommunicated for refusing to affirm Catholic teaching that only men may be ordained to the priesthood. He has characterized the Catholic position as an “injustice” that excludes women and is “sexist.”

Comments: 7

Subscriber comments:

Published by: Bernie
Vienna VA USA 11/25/2009 04:40 AM EST

Must all these good Christians try to tear down a man who has dedicated his life to justice and peace? How many of his detractors have done one tenth of what Father Bourgeois has done (at great peril to his life and health) to seek peace and justice for God's people? If there had been a Father Bourgeois in the 1930's would Hitler's holocaust occurred?

Published by: kdp
Englewood 11/24/2009 10:38 PM EST

Let's see . . . a Catholic priest who has been EXCOMMUNICATED . . .nominated for the Nobel Peace prize . . . another chance to slam the Catholic Church for being archaic and sexist . . . he is a sure winner.

Published by: Tom
Chicago, IL USA 11/24/2009 06:26 PM EST

Actually Fr. Roy has not been excommunicated. There were threats and discussion, but no final action was taken. Please check your facts rather than acting on your biases.

Published by: Raymond Peringer
Toronto, Canada 11/24/2009 02:51 PM EST

This is hardly newsworthy. It is not a major event when someone is nominated for a Nobel prize. Any university professor can do it. And likely a lot of other people. In this case, the "official announcement" is a publicity stunt.

Published by: elleblue
canada 11/24/2009 02:42 PM EST

The Quakers need to learn that it isn't all about 'us' and what we think is correct. When you are Catholic, you are obliged to follow the teachings and traditions of the Church!

Published by: nikijfg
Chicago IL 11/24/2009 02:37 PM EST

Amen - well stated.

Published by: DLL
scituate Mass. USA 11/24/2009 12:49 PM EST

Holy Mary Mother of God is highly revered in the Holy Roman Catholic Church. Blessed are you among women and blessed is the male child of your womb Jesus. Jesus is the high Priest in the order of Melchesidek . That is the the difference between a Catholic Priest and a Protestant Minister.A Protestant is a minister over a Church and it's Church service,once a week on a Sunday. They can be men or women. The Catholic Priest is acting as "Christ in Persona", as he administers the Holy Eucharist,body,blood,soul and divinity. The Priest presides over "A Holy Catholic Mass" every day. The Priest like Christ is male. Only Mary Is to be highly revered above all other woman as she is the "Mother of our Faith and the Eucharist".No woman can be called "Holy Mother",only Mary the Mother of God.. Nothing is sexist in any of this. God bless former priest Bourgeois on is nomination by Quakers.

ADD A COMMENT (Your e-mail will NOT be published):


NAME:
CITY/STATE/COUNTRY:
EMAIL:
COMMENT:

PLEASE ENTER THE SECURITY CODE DISPLAYED ABOVE:
Chars:

* Thanks for your comments. The number of messages that can be online is limited. Length should not exceed 1500 characters. CNA reserves the right to edit messages for content and tone. Comments and opinions expressed by users do not necessarily reflect the opinions or beliefs of CNA. CNA will not publish comments with abusive language, insults or links to other pages.

ADVERTISING
CNA does not necessarily endorse these advertisers. Please proceed with discretion. If you feel that a website announced has inappropriate or offensive content, please send it by e-mail to catholicna@catholicna.com