[Irisshlass]

Here is a link...from what I understand Cardinal Mahoney took her to the vatican and she stepped down from the board at EWTN. I remember somewhat the controversy...I sided with Mother Angelica. She took a harsh backlash from Cardinal Mahoney and some Catholic newspapers.

http://www.losangelesmission.com/ed/articles/1998/0198ms2.htm

[Siobhan]

Mother Angelica had a certain Cardinal in Austria on her side who made matters very difficult for Cardinal Mahony. EWTN is a non-profit corporation so Cardinal Mahony and others in the American Church couldn't steal it away from Mother Angelica. Anyway, Mother said she'd blow the whole thing up before she would let them get their hands on it. Deacon Bill S. and everyone at EWTN is totally devoted to Mother's vision whether or not she has a title or position with the network.

I was personally delighted that EWTN refused to broadcast the "consecration" of the new 'cathedral' in Los Angeles.