And as expected, there are a few cries of weeping and the gnashing of teeth...but overall, the pastor's policy seems to be accepted, albeit with reluctance and some confusion by a few of the uncatechized. One 12-year-old girl does not agree with the policy change and called it "profiling"...she represents another educational opportunity for enlightenment.
The pastor said that a handful of parishioners complained, and one family left the parish. But this courageous pastor also started a group for the girls - the Handmaids of the Altar program.
An interesting story and, God willing, maybe a trend will be started to get us back on track elsewhere.
Article here.
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