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Nun becomes Anglican Priest, Rev
Nun becomes Anglican Priest, Rev

Nun becomes Anglican Priest, Rev

Date11/18/1977
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Original Toronto Star caption: Nun becomes Anglican Priest; Rev. Rosemary Benwell yesterday became the first nun to be ordained an Anglican priest. The ordination took place at St. Mathias Anglican Church on Bellwoods Ave. before Rt. Rev. Allan Read; assistant Anglican bishop of Toronto. But the evening was marred when a pries made an official protest.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0021611F
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