“I find it impossible to listen to public statements about the deep concern in the Church for the care of those whose lives have been blighted by abuse, yet to watch privately as a congregation in the Vatican refuses to even acknowledge their letters,” said Marie Collins.

From the earliest days of the church, women rightly served in key leadership roles: Chicago Archbishop Blase Cupich.

“Any expectation that the Commission can attack or demand things of the Pope or insert themselves in particular cases ignores the mandate."

Failure to obey provincial's command to live in Baltimore community results in expulsion after 32 years in the order.