In a shocking revelation that has sparked outrage across religious and civil society circles, former Catholic sister Annastasia Kinse has publicly accused the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters and Veritas University of dismissing her for refusing to engage in what she described as “temple prostitution.”
Kinse, who served as a reverend sister for ten years, claims she was expelled after reporting a sexual harassment incident involving her head of department at Veritas University. According to her, the Church and university authorities failed to investigate the complaint and instead retaliated by terminating her service. “They threw my belongings outside and accused me of abandoning my vows,” Kinse stated in an interview with The Bureau News.
She further alleged that her dismissal letter falsely claimed she had converted to Islam, citing a Facebook post she made in frustration as justification for her expulsion. Kinse insists the post was misinterpreted and used to silence her. “They can take my title but not my voice,” she said, vowing to continue speaking out against abuse within religious institutions.
The former sister’s account has ignited calls for transparency and accountability within the Church. Advocacy groups are urging the Catholic hierarchy to launch an independent investigation into Kinse’s claims and to provide safeguards for whistleblowers.
Neither Veritas University nor the Congregation has issued an official response to the allegations. The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has also remained silent on the matter.