Beverly Bingle of Toledo was ordained as Toledo's first female priest in the Roman Catholic Womenpriests movement, a reform group that claims apostolic succession. The Vatican does not recognize women's ordination as valid and has ruled that women who seek ordination and those who help them are excommunicated by their actions.
Reverend Bingle will celebrate Mass at 5:30 p.m. Sundays in her new church, Holy Spirit Catholic Community, meeting weekly at Unity of Toledo 3535 Executive Parkway, Toledo.
Michele Joseph | Feb 10, 2013 | 4:22pm
What an amazing & remarkable moment and how blessed and honored we are to witness such a milestone in the life of the Church ! Truly, the Spirit of justice & oneness & unity is at work !
Denis Eble | Feb 10, 2013 | 4:35pm
Thanks to David Yonke for capturing the spirit of this ordination in this video. It was a splendid service and a beginning point for a larger discussion of the role of women in the Catholic Church. The theme, ‘Fear Not’ was evident in the readings, the songs and in the prayers of the service.
It is truly sad that fear overshadowed this event as many people, especially clergy, were afraid to attend due to reprisals from the bishop for their attendance. It is hard to imagine that a religious organization uses fear to keep its members in line, especially here in the 21st century.
jules | Feb 12, 2013 | 1:28am
Congrats Reverend Bev…a truly wonderful thing!
I am in Canada and so sorry to have missed this milestone event.
You, my friend, are exactly where, you are needed, So mote it be!
jules
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