NZ Bishops and scorned woman want Bishop Drennan laicised

A woman who allegedly had separate sexual relationships with two Catholic clergy – a bishop and a priest – wants both men laicised.
The two men are Bishop Charles Drennan, who resigned as Bishop of Palmerston North in 2019 but remains a priest and still holds the title of bishop, and Fr Larry Rustia, who, after a period of suspension, returned to ‘supervised’ ministry.
The woman is Annie Benefield (taking the photo). The photo is on the occasion of her graduation from Good Shepherd College in Auckland where candidates train mainly for the priesthood.
NZ bishops want Drennan laicised – Vatican does not
In a statement, Stephen Lowe, president of the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference, said New Zealand officials believe “Drennan’s actions, reported by a number of complainants, were wholly unacceptable” and “rise to the level of seriousness that warrants his removal from the priesthood”.
The Vatican appears to disagree.
Lowe said multiple bishops have repeatedly and unsuccessfully …