The habit of holding women in subservience has been with us a long time, and in many places. It has for most of recorded history been one of the most reliable features of social orders. 

The Church's repudiation of slavery came quietly, and only after the civil authorities of the world's largest Catholic country had finally ruled it a crime. While individuals within the Church took virtuous stands, in various times and places, the institution itself did not rise to its feet 'till that struggle was over.  

In 300 years, perhaps Fr. Orobator will be cited as a proof that the Church has forever taught the true equality of men and women, a few errant homilies notwithstanding. God's blessings on him, and those he loves.