"The whole matter takes an even more serious spiritual turn when one considers the sacramental consequences of a ‘purported’ ordination which is not valid. Women, according to classical catholic teaching, are not simply ‘preferably’ not called to be priests, but are actually unable to be ordained into the sacred priestly ministry. This means that many women, whatever else their fine and valuable spiritual and pastoral gifts might be, and however much they may seem ‘priestly’, are not actually priests."
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Bishop of The Murray, Right Rev Ross Davies, Statement to clergy and laity of the Murray , 2005
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