Word: pricklier
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Dates: during 1970-1979
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...Pricklier Problems. The censure of the trio, however emphatic, has no effect on their rights to preside over church ceremonies. But Bishop Robert Rusack has banned from his Los Angeles diocese a fourth prelate, George Barrett, the resigned bishop of Rochester, whose ordination of more women last month was "decried" at Portland. Meanwhile, many of the 14 women with disputed priestly credentials continue to celebrate Holy Communion in defiance of local bishops...
...House of Bishops could soon face far pricklier problems. Despite the censure, a majority of bishops favor the idea of women's ordination. A change, however, must also win approval from the House of Deputies (priests and laity) at next year's bicameral church convention. With substantial priestly opposition expected, next year's decision looks "nip and tuck," said Washington, D.C.'s Bishop William Creighton, who favors the change...