She refused, believing this would betray both her vows and her institute. Bishop Wiseman supported her decision and provided lawyers for her defense. The court was Protestant, though, and the statement signed by Pierce entirely omitted his conversion to the Catholic Church and the separation and ordination as a Catholic priest.
She rejected the proposal, believing it would violate both her vows and her religious institution. Bishop Wiseman supported her decision and provided legal counsel for her defense. The court was Protestant, however, and Pierce's statement omitted any mention of his conversion to Catholicism or his ordination as a Catholic priest.