EX-REVEREND SISTER KINSE SHAKO ANNASTASIA APPEALS FOR HELP AFTER DISMISSAL FROM CATHOLIC CONGREGATION AND LOSS OF UNIVERSITY JOB

Former Reverend Sister Kinse Shako Annastasia, who was dismissed by the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters (MOPHAS) in Auchi, Edo State, has lost her position as a graduate assistant at the Catholic University in Abuja. Annastasia revealed this in a Facebook post on September 30, expressing deep concern over her situation.

Annastasia, who was pursuing a master’s degree at Veritas University and was on the verge of starting her thesis, described her dismissal from the Catholic congregation as unjust. “My name is Annastasia Kinse. I was a Masters student at Veritas University, about to begin my thesis when I was unjustly dismissed from my religious congregation. As a result, I also lost my job as a Graduate Assistant at the Catholic University in Abuja,” she stated.

The ex-reverend sister is currently dealing with a disc bulge in her lumbar spine, managing the condition through physiotherapy and medication. “I am currently managing a disc bulge on my lumbar spine through physiotherapy and medication. The pain makes it difficult to sit, stand, or bend for long periods, which prevents me from working at this time,” Annastasia explained.

Due to her health challenges and loss of employment, Annastasia has humbly appealed for assistance. “At this point, I humbly appeal for assistance to cover medical treatment, basic upkeep, and to support this transition into a more reflective and sustainable way of living,” she said in her post.

Annastasia’s dismissal followed her vocal criticism of how some priests treat religious sisters, sparking significant debate within the Catholic community. She had spoken out against priests exploiting their positions, stating, “Religious Sisters are not priests’ wives or bedmates. We are women called by God, consecrated to service, prayer, and the mission of the Church”.