JPII said: " My first impression is women do have their place in the Church. Be happy that you can keep the residence of the priest clean and free him from material tasks which would absorb part of the time he needs for apostolic labours." "Such material tasks", the Pope said "are more suited to the female charisms....you could never thank God enough for giving you the grace of choosing to serve the clergy".

IOW as noted in the article,: "Pope John Paul II told church housekeepers to give thanks for their vocation to cook and clean for priests so the men could do their important work."

Someone had my prior attempt to post the quote found at Mehgit 569's citation link rejected as uncivil.  Interesting - given that the quotes given are from John Paul II himself and from the article.