Church rebukes nun for volunteering at abortion clinic
With pressure mounting from inside and outside the Church hierarchy, an order of nuns has rebuked a Chicago-area member for volunteering at an abortion clinic, telling her that such actions are "in violation of her profession."
"Several months ago, the leadership of the Sinsinawa Dominicans was informed that Sister Donna Quinn, OP, acted as a volunteer escort at a Chicago area clinic that among other procedures, performs abortions," according to a statement released Tuesday by the Wisconsin-based religious community.
"After investigating the allegation, Congregation leaders have informed Sr. Donna that her actions are in violation of her profession as a Dominican religious. They regret that her actions have created controversy and resulted in public scandal."
Quinn could not immediately be reached for comment.
What this ultimately means for the controversial nun is uncertain. The prioress of the Sinsinawa Dominicans, Sister Patricia Mulcahey, declined further comment.
The statement -- released by Mulcahey -- indicated that the congregation is "working with Sr. Donna to resolve the matter appropriately."