****Netizen want Church create avenue to report sex abuse by Reverend sisters
A cross section of commentators on Netizens have appealed to the Catholic Church to come to the rescue of Reverend sisters in order not to be used as “bush meat” by Catholic Fathers.
DECENCY GLOBAL NEWS reports that this appeal followed a viral post on sex abuse of Reverend sisters, which has sparked reactions, as many call on the Catholic Church to create safe channels for Sisters to report abuse without fear.
Reverend Sr. Kinse Anastasia of Veritas University, Abuja, had cried out on social media, accusing some Catholic priests and authorities of sexually harassing and maltreating Reverend Sisters.
She said Sisters are often reduced to “ornaments in Habits” and treated as if they exist to serve priests’ pleasures. According to her, some priests openly tell them that “Sisters are meant to be priests’ wives” and act on it without shame.
She also accused some Church leaders of silencing Sisters and making them vulnerable, while some superiors misuse authority.
At the same time, she condemned Sisters who compromise their vows, saying it weakens the dignity of consecrated life.
In her words: “Religious Sisters are not priests’ wives. We are not bedmates. We are women of God. The Church must do better because God is watching.”
