Patsakis v. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America

OPINION

HARDIMAN, District Judge.

In this Title VII action, plaintiffs Patricia A. Patsakis and Angela Sklavos allege gender discrimination and hostile work environment against the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America (Archdiocese) and Greek Orthodox Diocese of Pittsburgh (Diocese of Pittsburgh). Although defendants answered Sklavos’ claims, they seek dismissal of Patsakis’ claims, arguing lack of subject matter jurisdiction under the “ministerial exception” to Title VII. The court held an evidentiary hearing on May 6, 2004 and the parties submitted proposed findings of fact and conclusions of…