Archbishop Gregory Ignores Rubrics For Holy Thursday Rite

ATLANTA - Archbishop Wilton Gregory says he will allow women to participate in a traditional foot-washing ceremony, reversing a ban his predecessor issued last year.

Gregory himself planned to take part in a Holy Thursday foot-washing ceremony that involves boys and girls Thursday evening at Atlanta's Cathedral of Christ the King.

Gregory's predecessor, Archbishop John F. Donoghue, prompted criticism last year when he told area priests to exclude women from the ritual.

"I believe the focus of the Easter triduum should be the Eucharist, Passion and Resurrection of our Lord, not a specific optional rite of Holy Thursday," Gregory said of his decision.

A fine example he sets.....especially considering the posts on "obedience"...Encourage and promote dissent - that's a quality we all look for in our bishops...

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