Mary Ann Sorrentino papers regarding her excommunication Sorrentino (Mary Ann) papers regarding her excommunication 1974-1989 1974-1989

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Mary Ann Sorrentino papers regarding her excommunication Sorrentino (Mary Ann) papers regarding her excommunication 1974-1989 1974-1989

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The Mary Ann Sorrentino papers about her excommunication from the Catholic Church consist of correspondence, clippings, and other materials. These papers relate to the practice of abortion, the authority of the Catholic Church over its members, and general discussion of religion and morality with respect to abortion. The correspondence with Sorrentino (who was Executive Director of Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island from 1977 to 1987) includes responses from proponents of both the pro-choice and pro-life movements, Catholics, non-Catholics, public officials, and others. The collection also includes an oral history interview of Sorrentino recorded in 2012 and a Master of Arts in History thesis written by Rhonda J. Chadwick about Sorrentino's experiences.

1.75 linear ft. (2 legal size clamshell boxes)

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Brown University Library, Special Collections

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Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island.

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Chadwick, Rhonda J.

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Sorrentino, Mary Ann

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Mary Ann Sorrentino received a BA in psychology from Elmira College (New York) and did graduate research at the University of Florence in Italy. Mary Ann Sorrentino worked as a health and human service administrator, coordinated an alcohol treatment program, and was executive director of Opportunities for Women, before becoming executive director of Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island in 1977. She and her husband, Albert Ciullo, have a daughter Luisa. One wee...