Ohio teacher sues Cincinnati archdiocese after dismissal for out-of-wedlock pregnancy

January 04, 2013

The Archdiocese of Cincinnati, Ohio, is defending the decision to dismiss a Catholic-school teacher who became pregnant outside marriage.

Kathleen Quinlan has filed a lawsuit, claiming that her dismissal from the Ascension School in Kettering was the result of sexual discrimination, since the archdiocese does not fire male employees who engage in extra-marital relations. The archdiocese says that her dismissal was necessary because of an “open violation of Catholic teachings.” A Church spokesman admitted that it is unfortunate the young woman is left without medical benefits, but said her pregnancy would have set “a horrible example to the children.”

 

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Further information:

• Archdiocese responds to pregnancy lawsuit by ex-teacher (Dayton Daily News)