You could certainly say that she is a very dedicated and active member of a conservative, evangelical Christian church.

Our church is very pro-life. It is not, however, a test of membership.

[The church believes abortion is a violation of God's law and takes the] biblical view of marriage, ... traditional beliefs of evangelical Christians.

Most absurdly in the program, the Aidan Quinn character is portrayed as a courageous priest challenging a conservative church hierarchy. In real life, the Episcopal Diocese of Connecticut has a liberal bishop who is cracking down on dissenting conservative priests. The national Episcopal hierarchy is overwhelmingly liberal, and orthodox Episcopalians are increasingly looking to overseas Anglican primates for leadership and protection.

Frank Raines stood on the sidelines, leaving Eleanor Holmes Norton all by herself to fend against these big, bad, conservative Republicans,

Even after moving away to Washington, she was always very faithful in coming back.