CATHOLIC MERCY FOR THE DOWNTRODDEN
So, instead of mercy, they make it impossible for the young lady to finish high school? That's merciful? Maybe if the Catholic Church wasn't so busy paying penalties and declaring parish-bankruptcy due to the sexual molestation crimes they might be able to help a few high schoolers (as in $4,800.00 vs millions and millions of dollars.
Jill Porter: Archdiocese shrugs off Christian values by blocking girl's schooling
http://www.philly.com/philly/hp/news_update/20080305_Jill_Porter__Archdiocese_shrugs_off_Christian_values_by_blocking_girls_schooling.html