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Women priests repeat communion despite ban
In Oberlin Ohio AP The Rev L Peter Beebe the Episcopal priest who was admonished for letting two women celebrate communion again allowed Revs Alison Cheek and Carter Heyward to officiate at Christ Episcopal Church Beebe previously found guilty of violating priestly vows by excluding women from the priesthood The same two women performed the rite Sunday in the Oberlin church amid a church court debate over possible suspension and guidance from Bishop Burt The case highlights a split within the U S church over women clergy as reformers press for full ordination and acceptance
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