Npr talk show host diane rehm devoted an hour monday to the synod on the family in the catholic church. Sister maureen fiedler, one of the most outspoken veteran dissenters in the catholic church, commented honestly yesterday on the meeting of the american catholic culture last weekend in detroit. Feminist nuns speak out about their mission for equality. Jo piazza profiles ten nuns and the causes to which theyve dedicated their lives. Another loretto transfer of notoriety is sister maureen fiedler, who is a frequent critic of church teaching, and has been an outspoken proponent of womens ordination to the priesthood for years. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Prior to her radio career, she was a recognized religious feminist in the roman catholic church. The opening of our big read audio guide features actress marian seldes, sister maureen fiedler, jd mcclatchy, russell banks, and the voice of. Thats a question that is definitely up for grabs in this particularly dispute, says sister maureen fiedler, host of the. Oct 01, 2018 maureen fiedler sl with these words madeleine albright, former secretary of state under president bill clinton, greeted maureen fiedler before airtime on the radio show interfaith voices, a public radio newsmagazine on world religions, spirituality and ethics that is syndicated on 69 public and community radio stations in north america. In november, sister maureen fiedler handdelivered a letter to pope francis ambassador in washington, d. Past principal extraordinare of immaculate conception high school in kingston, jamaica hashtag. Maureen fiedlers public radio show, interfaith voices, is now heard in seventy markets throughout the country. An acknowledgement of your gift will be sent to sister maureen.
She was 19 years old and moved into a convent where she had limited contact with the outside world. Sister maureen fiedler extended interview how close are us catholic ties to the vatican going to be in the future. They did not bring up the case of former congressman. Mar 07, 20 current ministry math and science teacher, providence cristo rey high school, indianapolis years in the congregation. The book looks at the influence of religion at a global level on the lives of women and girls as either an oppressive or a liberating force. In her book, breaking through the stained glass ceiling, maureen fiedler opens the door on the struggles faced by women in religious leadership. Join facebook to connect with maureen fidler and others you may know. I found this to be the most exhilarating time in my whole life, as a catholic, because it felt like the petals of a flower were opening, and that there was a whole new. A psychological investigation of 100 women who feel called to the priesthood in the catholic church. She was 19 years old and moved into a convent where she had limited contact with. If you would like to send sister maureen your congratulations, please sign the jubilarian guestbook. Sister maureen shares her interviews in a text form that gives voice to women who are cracking open the stained glass ceilings of our time.
Meet, for instance, sister simone campbell, who traversed the united states challenging a republican budget that threatened to. She is the present general superior of the sisters of charity of saint elizabeth. Each interview is a glimpse into the world of a religious woman who faces challenges in ministries. Oct 01, 2014 maureen fiedler to catholic hierarchy re. The opening of our big read audio guide features actress marian seldes, sister maureen fiedler, jd mcclatchy, russell banks, and. Women religious leaders in their own words kindle edition by maureen e. Maureen fiedler sl with these words madeleine albright, former secretary of state under president bill clinton, greeted maureen fiedler before airtime on the radio show interfaith voices, a public radio newsmagazine on world religions, spirituality and ethics that is syndicated on 69 public and community radio stations in north america. Sister maureen fiedler, a native of lockport, is the host of the radio show interfaith voices, which is broadcast on 70 public radio stations nationwide. Maureen fiedler is the host of interfaith voices, an hourlong, awardwinning public radio show, heard on 78 public and community radio stations in the u. Npr talk show host, guest mock gingrich, giuliani in hour. The book also chronicles the work of sister maureen fiedler, who champions the era amendment, and sister donna quinn, who operates as an abortion clinic escort for young women besieged by angry.
Maureen fiedler interviews joan chittister may 7, 2015 maureen fiedler of interfaith voices recently interviewed joan chittister regarding the themes of her latest book, between the dark and the daylight. Catholic charities, homeless coalition team up to stage. Sister maureen shaughnessy serves as the chair of the board of directors of the center for ministry development. Maureen fiedler host, interfaith voices on public radio. The quixote complex an excerpt from donna steichens book, ungodly rage which discusses the quixote center, an activist organization which champions many radical dissident causes. Oct 15, 2014 npr talk show host diane rehm devoted an hour monday to the synod on the family in the catholic church. To order a loretto book, send a check with shipping information to. May 25, 2011 maureen fiedler, sl is the host of interfaith voices, an hourlong, awardwinning public radio show, heard on 71 public and community radio stations in the u. She admitted that those in attendance were part of the graying crowd, and bemoaned that it was also a very white crowd. If you wish to give tribute to her with a gift to the sisters of mercy, please click here to donate securely online.
She is the chair of the board of interfaith voices, a public radio show, heard on 62 radio stations in north america, and has been involved in interfaith activities for more than three decades as an active participant in coalitions working for social justice, racial and gender equality, and peace. I am constantly reminded of something sister maureen fiedler, a feminist and the host of the public radio program interfaith voices told me when i interviewed her for. Author jo piazza explores the spirit of activism within the catholic sisterhood in her new book if nuns ruled the world. In the process of writing my book if nuns ruled the world, i met sister maureen fiedler, now the host of the public radio program interfaith voices.
Having spent time with nuns as a reporter, piazza told huffpost lives nancy redd on monday that she kept meeting women with these amazing stories that hadnt been told yet, which inspired her to write a book about nuns history of feminism. Jan 07, 2015 when alex and i read this book at ages 14 and 11, respectively, we loved brashares uplifting, nowclassic story of indelible girlpower friendship. Maureen fiedler phone, address, background info whitepages. Cnn the talk has been heated of late on sister maureen fiedlers wamu radio show in washington dc. Interfaith voices sister maureen fiedler, author and host of a public radio program, interfaith voices, will speak at 1 p. Maureen fiedler, sl is the host of interfaith voices, an hourlong, awardwinning public radio show, heard on 71 public and community radio stations in the u. A book of cartoons about two nuns, sister maureen an. She has a long history working with interfaith coalitions on a variety of issues including. For interfaith voices, sister maureen fiedler interviews president jimmy carter about his new book a call to action. A guide to forgotten papal statements, and how they have changed through the centuries. Sister maureen fiedler extended interview season 15. Some of my friends asked me whether vatican officials suffer a deepseated hatred of women. The second best result is maureen a fiedler age 70s in bridgeport, ny. Mar, 20 rope bridge by vera kratochvil in this audio excerpt, we take a brief look at the deceptively simple, yet heartbreaking plot in the bridge of san luis rey.
Select this result to view maureen a fiedler s phone number, address, and more. I thought about the power and strength of christ, and i came out of my nervousness. Select this result to view maureen a fiedlers phone number, address, and more. Sister maureen fallon sisters of providence of saint. Rope bridge by vera kratochvil in this audio excerpt, we take a brief look at the deceptively simple, yet heartbreaking plot in the bridge of san luis rey. Having a sister is probably the best thing thats ever happened to me.
Desales grad sounds off for gender equality in catholic. Dec 05, 2019 sister maureen fiedler remembers feeling nervous, and later told the new york times. Maureen fiedler joined the sisters of mercy in september 1962. Loretto in china 19231998 by patricia jean manion sl. Current ministry math and science teacher, providence cristo rey high school, indianapolis years in the congregation. Npr talk show host, guest mock gingrich, giuliani in hour on. Maureen fiedler interim cocoordinator of womens ordination conference. Thats a question that is definitely up for grabs in this particularly.
They have also lived in venice, fl and tampa, fl plus 1 other location. Feminist nuns speak out about their mission for equality for. Sister maureen fiedler remembers feeling nervous, and later told the new york times. Apr 14, 2017 the book also chronicles the work of sister maureen fiedler, who champions the era amendment, and sister donna quinn, who operates as an abortion clinic escort for young women besieged by angry. She is the chair of the board of interfaith voices, a public radio show, heard on 62 radio stations in. Charlie rose and gayle king speak with interfaith voices radio host sister maureen fiedler about the vaticans accusation of radical feminism in a u. Oct 10, 2012 maureen fiedler joined the sisters of mercy in september 1962.
I thought about what the holy father has been telling us about the resurrecting power of christ. Women leaders netweaving compassion and care found in the context of denominations and organizations, theological and scriptural scholarship, activism, spirituality, social justice the editor is the host of. She has been involved in interfaith activities for. Sister maureen fiedler extended interview season 15 episode. Maureen fiedler, sl founder maureen fiedler is the chair of the board and served as the host of interfaith voices until february 2018. New ways ministry 4012 29th street mount rainier, maryland 20712 telephone. She has been involved in interfaith activities for more than three decades as an. Sister maureen fiedler, a sister of loretto and the host of the popular public radio talk show interfaith voices conducted a polling project in the late seventies, soon after the first womens. She is a progressive, controversial activist within the roman catholic church. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading breaking through the stained glass ceiling. In 1979 she helped to organize the stand up for women demonstration at pope john paul iis first papal visit to the united states, in which 53 catholic sisters wore blue armbands and.
Maureen fiedler s public radio show, interfaith voices, is now heard in seventy markets throughout the country. Public dissenters and heretics in the catholic church. Books nerinx post office 515 nerinx road nerinx, ky 40049. Fran ferder quixote center book titled called to break bread. When i am not involved in ministry or officially at work, you are likely to see me probably at saint maryofthewoods.
Sister maureen fallon sisters of providence of saint mary. Working with young children in elementary education for 36 years gave me a lot of joy as a sister of mercy. She was inducted into the colorado womens hall of fame in 1997. Apr 08, 2014 for interfaith voices, sister maureen fiedler interviews president jimmy carter about his new book a call to action.
Rehm and fellow publicradio host sister maureen fiedler a radical leftist both turned to mocking republican politicians with multiple marriages, newt gingrich and rudy giuliani. Maureen is related to robert w fiedler and anne marie fiedler. After that, i worked in the field of addiction for 15 years and found that to be very satisfying work. Jun 04, 2012 charlie rose and gayle king speak with interfaith voices radio host sister maureen fiedler about the vaticans accusation of radical feminism in a u. Maureen fiedler founded and served as the host of interfaith voices until february 2018. Sister maureen understands why her listeners, mostly catholic nuns and religious women, feel the need to sound off.
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