[RivCompanions] A sad development

[Barbi Click]

I have questions, concerns and a great desire to respond but we are still
in the process of discussion and prayer.

Susie, ours prayers are with you. and our love.



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On Thu, Jul 10, 2014 at 5:18 PM, Virginia Brown <mothervirginiadb at gmail.com>
wrote:

> Dear Companions,
>
> I have some sad and distressing news to share with you all.  The Council
> of Advice met this afternoon, and have asked Susie to leave the Motherhouse
> within the next two weeks.  Ed will be leaving this weekend.  Without going
> into any unnecessary detail, this follows disclosures of the use over a
> period of time of marijuana at the Motherhouse by Susie, along with Ed and
> Abby, and sharing it with a retreatant/guest.  This is illegal in the state
> of Missouri, carrying heavy legal penalties, so placing the House and the
> Community in jeopardy; but it also involved issues of transparency and
> trust.
>
> Susie has served as Retreat Coordinator for several years, and her
> hospitality is celebrated throughout this Diocese and beyond.  We grieve at
> this development on multiple levels, and ask your prayers for Susie, Abby
> and Ed, and all who will be impacted by it.  What will happen next is
> something we'll need to discuss over the next few months.
>
> The decision was unanimously taken by Cathy, Christine, Noel and me, in
> consultation with Bishop Barry, who has been of great help and support.
>
> At present, this news is being shared with the Professed members of the
> Community, but we'll share it shortly with all.  Please, if you do have
> questions about this, feel free to contact one of us.  Let's be careful,
> though, to avoid gossip.
>
> Love to all,
> Virginia
>
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