Austrian woman 'priest' claims she is accepted by Catholic clergy in Austria
November 04, 2014
A woman who has been excommunicated after claiming to be ordained as a Catholic priest has said that she regularly participates in liturgical ceremonies with Benedictine monks in Austria.
Christine Mayr-Lumetzberger showed a reporter from the Daily Telegraph photos in which she was shown leading congregations at Catholic churches in Austria, joining a Catholic priest in a funeral procession, and presiding over a ceremony at the altar of the Kremsmunster monastery.
Asked whether Catholic priests have been disciplined for joining her in ceremonies, Mayr-Lumetzberger replied, “No, never once.”
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Posted by: nix898049 -
Nov. 10, 2014 5:01 PM ET USA
She seems to be using the same bullying technique as the SSA folks right down to the 'felt that way since I was a child' line. Hers must be a heavy cross indeed.
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Posted by: bruno -
Nov. 05, 2014 4:53 AM ET USA
This story sounds bizarre in the extreme! Perhaps some gentle, professional care is in order for this woman? Certainly, she shouldn't be encouraged in her delusions.
