Mourning Deena Butta, Priestess of the Fellowship of Isis

Deena Butta

Selena Fox at Circle Sanctuary contacted me today with the news that Deena Butta, priestess of the Fellowship of Isis in Chicago, died on Sunday from a terminal illness. Selena writes: Deena was active in interfaith endeavors, Goddess awareness education, Pagan networking, and other work for many years. I first met Deena at the start of the Parliament of the World's Religions in Chicago -- we both were among the delegates that were part of the Procession that opened the 1993 … [Read more...]

Mourning Patricia Monaghan (1946 – 2012) [updated]

Patricia Monaghan

We are sad to mark the passing of Goddess scholar, poet, author, and women's spirituality elder Patricia Monaghan, who crossed over this past Sunday, November 11. Monaghan was the author of a number of influential books on Goddess spirituality, as well as the spiritual memoir and travelogue The Red-Haired Girl from the Bog. The Wild Hunt has a lovely obituary up -- head over to read more about Monaghan's accomplishments and contributions. Or, even better -- order one of her books and … [Read more...]