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Article: Chittister cheered despite boycott.(controversial Catholic nun)
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- National Catholic Reporter
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- May 4, 2001
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Educators give controversial nun a standing ovation
It was all over but the cheering by the time Benedictine Sr. Joan Chittister spoke at the final session of the National Catholic Educational Association convention here. Five dioceses had protested her presence as one of three keynote speakers at the April 17-20 meeting. Most but not all of their teachers had, on instruction; duly stayed away.
School teachers, administrators and parish catechists from other dioceses across the country had met for four days of talks and seminars designed to inspire and assist them in their work.
But when Chittister strode to the podium April 20 to address the ...