A Right Reverend Abbess ... (2)

I read somewhere, but can't remember where, an article whose author opined that Hild of Whitby must have been a bishop to have had such influence over the Church. I suspect that part of this arch-clericalism may have come from the similarities to episcopal consecration in the rite of blessing of an abbess as well as a failure to appreciate the role of women.

Many modern men and women claim the Catholic Church has always considered women to be of a lower status than men but ABS would like to see Feminists and modern men (Yes, intentional repetition) produce a secular version of the positions of authority held by women in Christendom

http://www.guide2womenleaders.com/womeninpower/Princess-Abbesses_1.htm

Yup. Look at Mother Angelica. She developed and ran a media empire without any title beyond "mother superior," and one could argue that she had more control over the men than over the ladies of her convents.

Formal titles are unnecessary to the traditional sort of female ruler and governor. Their position is whatever they make it, they cannot be thrown out in elections, and they do not have to work at City Hall.