….Appeals for help……
ABUJA-(MaraviPost)-Kinse Shako Annastasia, a former reverend sister who was dismissed by her Catholic congregation, has revealed that she has also lost her job at the Catholic University in Abuja.
Annastasia made this disclosure on her official Facebook page on September 30, where she appealed to the public for financial support to help her manage a serious health condition and meet her daily living expenses.
Her dismissal from the Catholic University came just weeks after she was expelled by the Congregation of Mother of Perpetual Help of the Archangels Sisters (MOPHAS) in Auchi, Edo State.
The former nun said she was pursuing her master’s degree at Veritas University and was preparing to begin her thesis when she was unexpectedly dismissed from her religious congregation.
She described the decision as unjust, noting that it had left her without income, stability, or support from the institution to which she had devoted years of service.
Annastasia explained that following her expulsion, she was immediately relieved of her position as a graduate assistant at the Catholic University in Abuja, effectively leaving her unemployed.
In her Facebook post, Annastasia also revealed that she is currently struggling with a disc bulge in her lumbar spine, a condition that requires ongoing physiotherapy and medication.
She said the pain from the condition has made it difficult for her to sit, stand, or bend for extended periods, thereby preventing her from taking up any form of work at the moment.
Her statement expressed deep distress over her current circumstances, saying she is forced to rely on the generosity of well-wishers for medical care and basic needs.
She wrote, “My name is Annastasia Kinse. I was a master’s 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 continued, “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. 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.”
Annastasia’s public appeal has since drawn mixed reactions across social media, with some sympathizing with her situation while others questioned the circumstances surrounding her dismissal.
One social media user, Watpe Pewat, commented that social media often turns serious appeals for help into debates with little resolution, reminding readers that the church, though not immune to scandals, remains an institution that overcomes challenges through faith.
Another user, Aladesiun Oluwatosin, suggested that Annastasia was aware of the reasons behind her dismissal and hinted that she had already received some financial support from the church following her expulsion.
Some comments were more critical, questioning Annastasia’s public approach and implying that she might have violated church protocol by airing internal matters on social media.
Others, however, called for compassion, urging fellow believers to assist her during this difficult transition, regardless of the controversies surrounding her departure from religious life.
Earlier, Annastasia had raised concerns about her personal safety, claiming that Catholic priests and a layman had harassed her following her online revelations about alleged misconduct within the clergy.
She wrote that if she ever went silent or if anything happened to her, people should know that the truth had been documented.
Her posts sparked broader discussions about transparency, accountability, and gender relations within religious institutions, with some arguing that her story reflects the difficult balance between obedience to religious authority and the right to speak out.
In conclusion, Kinse Shako Annastasia’s ordeal highlights the complex intersection of faith, institutional power, and personal struggle.
Her story has resonated with many who see it as a cautionary tale about the cost of confronting powerful institutions, while others view it as a test of resilience and faith in the face of adversity.
As she battles both physical pain and social isolation, Annastasia’s appeal for support continues to circulate online, drawing empathy, debate, and reflection on the treatment of whistleblowers within faith-based organizations.
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