WOC, WATER call for Univesity of San Diego to reinstate Rosemary Radford Ruether and to publicly apo

The University of San Diego recently rescinded its invitation to Professor Rosemary Radford Ruether, Ph.D., to be the holder of the Monsignor John R. Portman Chair in Roman Catholic Theology for 2009-2010. We consider this a matter of serious concern with regard to academic freedom in Catholic institutions. The Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) and the Women’s Ordination Conference (WOC) invite you to join us in expressing our views by signing onto our letter to USD President Mary E. Lyons and Vice President Julie Sullivan. When you sign, include the name of your organization, affiliation, or university if applicable. Sign the letter here.