Catholic School Must Hire Homosexuals, Court Rules

In a potential landmark case countering the First Amendment, Massachusetts Superior Court Justice Douglas H. Wilkins ruled that Massachusetts anti-discrimination law trumps the religious liberty of the private all-girls Fontbonne Academy in Milton, Massachusetts (south of Boston), which argued that hiring a man in a same-sex "marriage" would be "inconsistent" with Catholic Church teachings.

“It is clear that, because he is male, he suffered gender discrimination when he was denied employment for marrying a person whom a female could have married without suffering the same consequences.”
-- Justice Douglas H. Wilkins

For background, read Gay Agenda will be Complete when Christians are Muzzled, Say Homosexualists and also read Senator Ted Cruz Says the Gay Agenda Ends Christian Liberty

Also read Massachusetts Christian College Booted for Opposing Gay Agenda

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-- From "Judge Rules Against Fontbonne Academy In Gay-Hiring Retraction" by The Associated Press 12/17/15

Matthew Barrett was offered a job [in 2013] as Fontbonne Academy‘s food services director, but the offer was withdrawn after he listed his husband as his emergency contact.

Barrett sued. A judge ruled Wednesday that the school discriminated against him based on sexual orientation and gender. The judge rejected Fontbonne’s claim that it should be exempt from the law because it would infringe on free exercise of religion. The Catholic church opposes same-sex marriage.

The judge said the exemption applies only if a religious organization limits admission. Fontbonne is open to students and employees of all faiths.

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From "Catholic Girls' School Violated Gay Man's Rights, Court Rules" by Reuters at Huffington Post 12/17/15

The school argued that as a Catholic institution, it had an obligation for all staff to model the values of the church, which teaches that homosexual activity is immoral.

"He was not denied employment for any advocacy of same-sex marriage or gay rights; he only listed his husband as an emergency contact on a 'new hire' form," [Judge] Wilkins wrote.

He noted that Fontbonne also employs people who are not Catholic as well as those who are married outside the church.

Fontbonne said in a statement: "We have received the court's decision in this matter and are considering our options."

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From "Milton Catholic school loses gay bias case" by Laura Crimaldi, Boston Globe Staff 12/17/15

Barrett’s lawyer, Ben Klein of Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders, said the decision marks the first time a judge has rejected a religious organization’s assertion that it had a constitutional right not to hire employees because they were spouses in same-sex marriages.

Several legal experts contacted Thursday by the Globe said they believed the ruling was the first in a legal dispute involving a religious organization and an employee in a same-sex marriage.

Barrett, 45, who lives in Dorchester, sued Fontbonne in Norfolk Superior Court last year, claiming that the school discriminated against him on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender.

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From "Court: Catholic school Fontbonne Academy discriminated against gay man" posted at WCVB-TV5 (Boston, MA) 12/17/15

. . . John Bagley, attorney for Fontbonne, argued there is an exemption from employment laws for certain religious institutions.  . . . [saying] that the school's message was being interfered with by the hiring of someone who is in a same sex marriage which the Catholic church doesn't acknowledge or condone.

He said it would conflicted with teachings in theology class if students see an employee at the school who is engaging in a practice inconsistent with what is taught in the classroom.

"There are many activities at the school that are outside of the classroom setting in which spouses are invited," Bagley told the judge.

He also said when interviewed for the position then Head Mistress Mary Ellen Barnes told Barrett even though he would not be teaching he would have to "model the faith" as an employee of Fontbonne.

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From "Judge: School broke law vs. man in same-sex marriage" by Bob McGovern, Boston Herald 12/18/15

Wilkins ruled the religious exemption to Massachusetts’ anti-discrimination law did not apply because Fontbonne employs and educates people of all faiths.

The Catholic Action League of Massachusetts called the decision “a frontal assault on religious freedom, an appalling subordination of the First Amendment to the Massachusetts gay rights law, and a victory by homosexual activists in their campaign to coerce Christians into compliance with same-sex marriage.”

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Also read Federal Government OKs Perverts in Employees' Restrooms Across America and read President Obama Forces Boys into Girls' Showers in Schools Nationwide

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Florida Bans Prayer at Christian Football Game

Although the Florida District 2A Championship slated Cambridge Christian School of Tampa vs. University Christian from Jacksonville, state officials barred a 30-second prayer from being said from the PA system prior to the matchup at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando. Nonetheless, the teams and fans joined in unamplified prayer to start the game.

“The facility is a public facility, predominantly paid for with public tax dollars, makes the facility ‘off limits’ under federal guidelines and precedent court cases.  In Florida Statutes, the FHSAA (host and coordinator of the event) is legally a ‘State Actor,’ we cannot legally permit or grant permission for such an activity.”
-- Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA)

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-- From "Florida schools barred from public prayer before 2A state title game" by WTSP-TV10 (St. Petersburg-Tampa, FL) posted at USA TODAY 12/4/15

The decision was made Thursday in an email from the head of the Florida State High School Athletic Association, Dr. Roger Dearing. Dearing took less than four hours to review the issue [saying] because the game is being played at the Citrus Bowl in Orlando, which is predominately paid for with tax dollars, and because the athletic association is a state agency, prayer is not allowed.

“Here’s the problem,” [Cambridge Christian's Tim] Euler said, “Florida State Legislature is opened up with prayer in a building that is paid by tax dollars. What is the difference?”

He adds, “If they can pray there, we can pray here, and I want them to be able to pray there and I want us to be able to pray here. So I think his reasoning is flawed at the core of it.”

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From "Christian high schools denied prayer before football game" by Josh Rojas, Reporter, Bay News 9 (St. Petersburg, FL) 12/4/15

"What we really want to do is raise awareness," said Tim Euler, the Head of Cambridge Christian School. "All we're asking for is an opportunity for two Christian schools to pray."

"We've played 13 football games this year," he said. "We've prayed before every one of them."

"I don't foresee Florida High School budging on this," he said.

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From "Florida schools barred from public prayer before 2A state title game" by Ramon Gibbs, The Oceanside Post 12/9/15

. . . the football players used the strength of their voices to loudly recite the Lord's Prayer.

"We do this [in] every game, we pray over the loudspeaker".

Bobby Lattimore from Tampa saw it as a natural occurrence saying, "They are Christian Schools".

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From "Christians taking it on the chin again with denial of prayer request before big game" by Chris Ingram, posted at Tampa Tribune 12/4/15

In his letter to the FHSAA, [University Christian Head of School Heath] Nivens wrote, “…. it is obvious that the occasion to pray and thank the Lord for his blessings over our school and student-athletes is one of utmost importance to us. Our administrative team at UCS is in full support of having Mr. Euler pray before our competition over the loud speaker. Furthermore, I too agree that the fans from both schools and those in attendance would be in full understanding given the core values of both institutions.”

. . . from government and media, to academia and the courts, we live in a society that, although correctly protecting the rights of many minorities, is far too inconsiderate of the rights of Christians.

The fear of lawsuits is making us vanilla clones of each other. Different views, ideas and perspectives should be shunned in favor of a one-size fits-all approach to life, education, opportunity and even sports. That is, unless you fit into one of government’s preferred and approved classes of people who deserve special treatment — of which being a Christian is not one.

To read the entire opinion column above, CLICK HERE.

Also read North Carolina Citizens Demand Prayer in Public School

N. Dakota Bans Prayer at Catholic School Football

Prayers will be heard over the PA system today, just like every other football day at Shanley High School, a Catholic school in Fargo, North Dakota where an emblematic Christian cross is displayed on the 50-yard line, despite a prayer ban by the state sports association claiming that prayer is illegal when the Catholic players compete on their own field during a playoff game.

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And read North Dakota Pastor's Wife Fined for Praying Too Loud

-- From "Law firm wants school association to suspend prayer ban" by The Associated Press 11/7/15

A non-profit law firm has asked the North Dakota State High School Activities Association [NDHSAA] to suspend its ban on prayer during a football playoff game at Fargo Shanley High School.

KFGO says attorney Peter Breen of the Thomas More Society in Chicago is representing Shanley High School. Breen says he thinks the policy may be unconstitutional.

Breen says the Supreme Court has ruled it's unconstitutional to require private schools to give up their religious identity in order to participate in government sponsored programs.

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From "Attorneys for Shanley High School say ban on prayer at playoff games is unconstitutional" by Grace Lyden, WDAY-TV6 (Fargo, ND) 11/6/15

"Shanley is not a governmental actor. It is a private school, with a religious identity," the [Thomas More Society] letter stated. "When it hosts sports events, it does so as a private actor, and its religious expression cannot legitimately be characterized as that of the state.

"It's played at their facility, but it is a postseason game," [NDHSAA] assistant director Justin Fletschock said. "The postseason contests are controlled by high school activities association."

"This 'sponsorship' is illusory; in all material respects, Shanley will be hosting the game exactly as it does in the regular season — it will, for example, run ticket sales, organize and sell concessions, provide an announcer to announce the game, and provide down markers," the letter from Peter Breen and Jocelyn Floyd said.

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From "North Dakota Officials Urged to Reverse Ban on Prayer at Catholic School Football Game" posted at Thomas More Society 11/6/15

“The Constitution doesn’t require the State of North Dakota to police pre-game prayers at Christian and Catholic high schools,” said Peter Breen, Thomas More Society Special Counsel. “People of faith don’t give up their freedoms of speech and religion just because they are engaged in state-sponsored sporting events. We urge the Activities Association to allow member schools with faith traditions to express their faith during post-season games, just as they do during the regular season.”

Shanley has led a prayer at its school football stadium before each of its regular season games, but it is prohibited Association policy from leading a prayer before the playoff game, as Association representatives have claimed that such a prayer would violate the Establishment Clause of the United States Constitution.

The religious identity of the hosting school will be unquestionable, as all attendees will also be “looking down on a massive Christian cross, featured in the Shanley crest, which is emblazoned in the center of the field at the fifty-yard line.”

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From "Catholic High School Football Program Banned From Praying Plans To Defy Rule" by Casey Harper, Daily Caller 11/6/15

. . . now that it is playoff time, the school says the [NDHSAA] association specifically told them they were not allowed to pray at Saturday’s game, which will be held at Shanley High’s field.

Shanley High School has teamed up with the Thomas More Society, a religious liberty legal group, and intends to defy the rule. The school sent a letter to the association Friday informing them of their intention to disobey, and that letter was provided to The Daily Caller News Foundation.

Shanley High School argues in the letter they are clearly a religious institution not subject to separation of church and state requirements.

While the association says allowing the prayers would violate the Establishement Clause as an official endorsement of religion, the school argues that actually denying the right to pray is the real violation of the First Amendment.

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From "Ban on prayer at playoff games is unconstitutional, attorneys for Shanley High School say" by Grace Lyden, INFORUM (Fargo, ND) 11/6/15

Association leaders say [the prayer ban has] been the case during playoff season for 15 years. Although private schools are allowed to broadcast prayers before regular-season home games, playoff games are technically hosted by the association, which is public.

In previous postseason games held at Shanley, the school has skipped its usual prayer, said Michael Smith, superintendent of the Saint John Paul II Catholic Schools Network.

But for several years, administrators have started to wonder whether that’s right.

“We really wanted to make a formal request to the high school association and let them know there is a different perspective, and we wanted to hear their take on that,” Smith said.

Smith said Shanley has prayers before all of the school’s home events. At its football game against Central Cass three weeks ago, the Rev. Charles LaCroix led the crowd in prayer.

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Also read Deny God, or Fail, Texas Teacher Tells Students

Lesbians Sue Christian School for Biblical Beliefs

A lesbian "married couple" plan to file a civil rights lawsuit against a Christian school in San Diego, California for not enrolling their 5-year-old daughter based on the following from the school's handbook:

“Mt. Erie Christian Academy [MECA] is a religious, Bible-believing institution providing education in a distinct Christian environment, and it believes that its biblical role is to work in conjunction with the home to mold students to be Christ like. On those occasions in which the atmosphere or conduct within a particular home is counter to or in opposition to the biblical lifestyle that the school teaches, the school reserves the right, within its sole discretion, to refuse admission of an applicant or to discontinue enrollment of a student. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, living in, condoning or supporting sexual immorality; practicing homosexual lifestyle or alternative gender identity; promoting such practices; or otherwise having the inability to support the moral principles of the school (Leviticus 20:13a; Romans 1:21-27; Matthew 19:4-6; I Corinthians 6:9-20).”

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-- From "Parents say school banned kindergartner because they are lesbians" by Kerry Cardoza, San Diego Sun Times 9/25/15

Mt. Erie Christian Academy in San Diego is not allowing the child to attend [kindergarten] because her parents are lesbians, one of her mothers says.

According to 10News.com, the student attended both preschool and summer school at the institution.

Sheena, a stay-at-home mom who asked 10News.com not to use her last name, said the parents were summoned to the school the Friday before Labor Day. Her wife, Lashaune, is in the navy and is now away on deployment.

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From "Kindergartener Allegedly Barred From School Because She Has Two Moms" by Curtis M. Wong, Gay Voices Senior Editor, The Huffington Post 9/30/15

While school administrators have not commented about the case to the media, ABC 10 cited a woman identified as "Kailyn" who described herself as the director of Mt. Erie, who told them that although the school has a non-discrimination policy in place, that the "Bible says homosexuality is a sin," and that "we don't condone any sinful lifestyles."

"The least Christian thing I could think of is turning away a child," Rev. MacArthur Flournoy of the Religion and Faith Program at the Human Rights Campaign said in a statement on HRC's website. "The message this school is sending to this child is that God is not there for her nor for her parents. There's absolutely nothing Godly in their actions."

Added Johanna Eager, Director of HRC Foundation’s Welcoming Schools program: “There is no doubt substantial harm is done to schools, children, teachers and families when a school tells a student that something is wrong with them or their family.”

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From "Girl barred from San Diego school due to lesbian parents" by Allison Ash, KGTV-TV10 (San Diego, CA) 9/29/15

San Diego attorney Eugene Iredale said . . . both California and federal cases have upheld the right of private institutions to bar membership based on religious beliefs.  That is exactly the opposite of discrimination laws that pertain to publicly-funded programs and businesses that cater to the general public.

Iredale said he believes that in the next five to 10 years, the U.S. Supreme Court will have to decide a case like the one involving Mt. Erie because of changing public policy regarding homosexuality.

Sheena said she's ready to fight for it.

Team 10 reached out to the National Center for Lesbian Rights.

"This type of policy is out of touch with reality," said Cathy Sakimura, deputy director and family law director for the NCLR.

Sakimura said barring Sheena's daughter from school could create a culture of fear among children at the school, allowing children to think it’s not OK to be LGBT or divorced. She hopes the Mt. Erie situation will start an important conversation within the church community, one that leans toward better acceptance. She said many parents within the church and school community may be ready to change the policies to better reflect that.

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From "Calif. Christian School Defends Decision to Ban Student With Gay Parents" by Sarah Adams, Christian Times 9/29/15

The school reportedly updated its handbook following the June Supreme Court ruling that made same-sex marriage a constitutional right.

The Christian school referenced the controversy in a Facebook post this week, writing: "We stand firmly behind our board's decision and ask that you support us through this time. We may receive some backlash from those who do not respect our Biblical perspective, however we will continue to provide a Christian education."

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From "Faith-based schools face LGBT dilemmas" by Wayne Stender, WORLD News Service 10/5/15

In the months since the Supreme Court decided same-sex marriage should be legal throughout the United States, faith-based high schools have entered a new frontier. While some Christian schools are fighting to teach biblical views on sexuality, others have changed to fit in.

Solicitor General Donald Verrilli made comments before the Supreme Court foreshadowing legal problems for faith-based schools. When asked by Justice Samuel Alito if a faith-based school could lose its tax-exempt status over its views on same-sex marriage, Verrilli replied, "It's certainly going to be an issue. I don't deny that."

Joe Carter, editor for The Gospel Coalition, wrote last spring that the Supreme Court's decision on same-sex marriage could force some schools to either adjust views on sexuality or give-up non-profit status, making them for-profit schools. That could mean faith-based schools won't be in existence much longer.

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From "Do Christian Schools Have a Right to be Christian?" by Bobby Eberle, Liberty News 9/30/15

. . . KGTV spoke with attorney Eugene Iredale who give this ridiculous quote:

Iredale: "If you have a religion that believed in human sacrifice or amputation of the arm or the hand for theft, would we permit that in the interest of permitting the free practice of one's religion? I don't think so, and one could argue that psychologically... this is as devastating to the little 5-year-old girl as some of those other vicious practices."

So, this news organization reaches out to an attorney who likens Christian practices to human sacrifice and amputation. Wow. Oh, and their other source? It's the deputy director and family law director for the National Center for Lesbian Rights, who said, "This type of policy is out of touch with reality."

To read the entire opinion column above, CLICK HERE.

Also read Gay Agenda will be Complete when Christians are Muzzled, Say Homosexualists

And read President Obama Invokes God: Gay Agenda Trumps Religious Liberty

Penn. Catholic School's Secret Lesbian Fired

Waldron Mercy Academy in Merion Station (near Philadelphia), Pennsylvania admitted to hiding the fact that long-time religious education director, Margie Winters, has been "married" to her lesbian partner since 2007.  Last week, Principal Nell Stetser announced that after a few parents had uncovered the school's secret, the School Board had no choice but to support the firing of the lesbian last month, but did NOT discipline administrators or faculty members who had deceived parents and their children for years.

"I actually had a conversation with the principal a few weeks after I was hired to say, how should I handle this." said Winters, adding that she was advised that she could be open about her life with the faculty but to avoid discussing it with students' parents. "So that's what I've done," she said. "I've never been open. And that's been hard."

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Also read how Catholic schools are being attacked across America by their own parishioners for firing homosexuals.





-- From "Lesbian teacher fired from Catholic school" posted at WTRF-TV7 (Wheeling, WV) 7/12/15

The school's principal released a letter this week alluding to Winters' marriage to a woman as a conflict.

More than 100 parents and community members met on Wednesday to show their support for Winters, who received a standing ovation from the crowd and even led the group in an opening prayer, WPVI reported.

Organizers say this is only the beginning as they will continue to work to get Winters her job back.

According to State Senator Daylin Leach (D-Montgomery), sponsor of the Pennsylvania Senate's Marriage Equality Bill, Waldron receives state funding that might override the religion exemption of the township ordinance.

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From "Firing of teacher in same-sex marriage roils Catholic school" by Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer 7/8/15

Winters said she and her wife "kept a really low profile" about their relationship at the school.

Still, parents of at least two students discovered that Winters was in a same-sex marriage. Winters said one complained to the school and the other contacted the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.

Winters refused a request to resign and was fired in a June 22 letter from the school.

Winters said she thought the school's connection to the archdiocese played a role in that decision. The school, she said, worried that its "Catholic identity would be in jeopardy."

"The primary consideration that guided my decision-making process was to sustain the Catholic identity of Waldron Mercy Academy," Stetser said.

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From "Parents Outraged After Teacher Is Fired Because She’s Married to a Woman" by Beth Greenfield, Senior Writer, Yahoo News 7/9/15

. . . principal Nell Stetser informed parents that Winters, who was the director of religious education and outreach, would no longer be with the school by sending out an email — which both praised Winters for her “amazing contributions” and noted that her personal life is in conflict with the school’s beliefs. “In the Mercy spirit, many of us accept life choices that contradict current Church teachings,” she wrote in the email, a copy of which was forwarded to Yahoo Parenting, “but to continue as a Catholic school, Waldron Mercy must comply with those teachings.”

Stetser added, “I realize some disagree with my decision. I believe, however, I have acted in the best interest of the Waldron Mercy community and preserved our heritage as a Catholic school. We are not alone in this plight. My hope is the pain we experience today adds to the urgency of engaging in an open and honest discussion about this and other divisive issues at the intersection of our society and our Church.”

But Nancy Houston, the mom of an incoming sixth grader, tells Yahoo Parenting that parents felt “shock on so many levels” upon receiving the news about Stetser’s firing. On Wednesday evening, Houston hosted a gathering and brainstorming session for nearly 200 upset parents and school alumni (and a couple of fellow Waldron teachers) at her Philadelphia restaurant, Jack’s Firehouse. “So many of us spent the whole weekend being upset, we had to come together,” she says. “This is not something we expected from Waldron.”

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From "Waldron Mercy Academy parents to meet over firing of teacher over same-sex marriage" posted at Main Line Media News (Ardmore, PA) 7/8/15

Parents of Waldron Mercy Academy students are planning to meet today after, according to a letter sent to parents, a director at the school was fired for being in a same-sex marriage.

[Excerpts from] Full letter:

Dear Parents,

While it was known by many close to her that she is gay, a recent complaint from a family that has since left Waldron escalated this situation to the school administration, the Board, the Sisters of Mercy and the Archdiocese.

For the past eight years, Margie has done a phenomenal job guiding our children in the spirit of Mercy. We feel blessed to have her in our children’s lives. She embodies the Mercy spirit.

As members of the Waldron community, we are standing with Margie and hope you will join us. We need your help. The media around this story could have major implications for our community. We hope that in the spirit of Mercy, we can stand together to support Margie.

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From "Kenney calls archdiocese leaders 'cowardly' after teacher firing" by Chris Brennan, Philadelphia Inquirer Staff Writer 7/10/15

Jim Kenney, the Democratic nominee for Philadelphia mayor, is blaming the Archdiocese of Philadelphia for the controversial firing of a Catholic school faculty member who is in a same-sex marriage.

"The personnel decision was one made by Waldron, not the archdiocese, and the archdiocese did not influence the decision," spokesman Ken Gavin said when asked for reaction to Kenney's comments.

Kenney, a Catholic who has clashed with the church on LGBT rights issues, said he doesn't buy it.

"If you're a church official and you feel that strongly that this woman and her partner are such a threat to society, stand up and say so," Kenney said.

"The children she teaches love her. The parents love her also," Kenney said of Winters. "I just hope the pope comes in September and really puts some people in line."

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From "Archbishop: School That Fired Gay Teacher Showed 'Character'" by Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press 7/13/15

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput, in a statement, thanked Waldron Mercy Academy leaders "for taking the steps to ensure that the Catholic faith is presented ... in accord with the teaching of the church. They've shown character and common sense at a moment when both seem to be uncommon."

"Schools describing themselves as Catholic take on the responsibility of teaching and witnessing the Catholic faith in a manner true to Catholic belief," [Archbishop Chaput] wrote. "There's nothing complicated or controversial in this. It's a simple matter of honesty."

. . . he said parents choose Catholic schools for their children so they can see their religious beliefs "fully taught and practiced."

"That simply can't be done if teachers need to worry about wounding the feelings of their students or about alienating students from their parents," said Chaput, who described people with different viewpoints on marriage as "often people of sincerity and good will."

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Also read Pope Francis Blasts Liberal 'christians' as Pagans

UPDATE 10/8/15: Lesbians Sue Calif. Christian School for Biblical Beliefs

And read Gay Agenda will be Complete when Christians are Muzzled, Say Homosexualists and read Senator Ted Cruz Says the Gay Agenda Ends Christian Liberty

Bishop 'Too Catholic' to Speak at Catholic College

Via petition, over 600 students, plus faculty, have called on Le Moyne College administration to dis-invite Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the leader of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York, from speaking at this month's commencement ceremony citing the bishop's "homophobia" and his Catholic beliefs.

"In reality I see [the petition] as a great call for celebration. Our students are questioning decisions we've made. They want to understand the rationale at a deeper level. They're indicating concern for members of society that are historically marginalized. . . . It's a sign of engagement."
-- Linda LeMura, President, Le Moyne College (Syracuse, NY)

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Also read Pope Francis Blasts Liberal 'christians' as Pagans



-- From "600+ Le Moyne students sign petition to remove Cardinal Dolan as commencement speaker" posted at WSYR-TV9 (Syracuse, NY) 5/11/15

To put that in perspective, 3,500 students are enrolled at Le Moyne, so more than 20-percent of the student body is calling on the school to change the commencement speaker

The school is aware of students' concerns, but the Le Moyne president says Cardinal Dolan will be speaking at graduation.

"There's absolutely no chance that we would change our speaker moving forward. We're proud to host Cardinal Dolan and we're looking forward to hearing his message," says Dr. Linda LeMura, President of Le Moyne College. "My message to our students and faculty who have expressed concern is to give the Cardinal a chance. Listen to his message of hope and love and I think he will pleasantly surprise our audience."

Students say they will be holding a peaceful protest on graduation day.

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From "Students Say Bishop Too Catholic To Speak At Catholic School" by Blake Neff, Contributor, Daily Caller 5/11/15

The petition also equates opposition to Dolan with other recent protest actions on campus.

“We have walked the halls of Le Moyne for the Black Lives that Matter, we have held vigils for the Muslim students gunned down in Chapel Hill and much more,” [the petition] says. “We have always come together in hard times. Do not stop now. Stand strong, sign and keep it going.”

The petition doesn’t include any specific examples of wrongdoing by Dolan, though it does include a link to a 2013 article about sex abuse victims in the Milwaukee archdiocese calling for more open records. Dolan was Milwaukee’s archbishop from 2002 to 2009, but his involvement in the sex abuse scandal was limited to handling the uproar and aftermath rather than any alleged complicity in actual abuse.

As for the allegations of homophobia, Dolan’s position that homosexual acts are sinful and gay marriage unacceptable are in line with official Catholic doctrine.

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From "Le Moyne students, faculty ask college to remove Cardinal Dolan as commencement speaker" by Marnie Eisenstadt, Syracuse Post-Standard 4/28/15

"Overall, I do not think Cardinal Dolan represents the tenets we value at Le Moyne College," said Katherine M. Bakhuizen, a senior and president of CARE, a group promoting the acceptance of gay and lesbian students on campus. "With sexual assault becoming endemic on college campuses and marriage equality with LGBTQ+ acceptance on the forefront of history, we cannot welcome someone who does not align with our values as a Jesuit institution."

[Joe Della Posta, a college spokesman,] said the college recognizes that not everyone will be happy with the selection of Dolan.

"In selecting a commencement speaker, we consider a number of criteria, including prominence in their field, the ability to deliver a relevant message to our graduates, and the individual's understanding of our role as a Catholic, Jesuit institution," Della Posta said. "Cardinal Dolan is arguably the most influential leader within the U.S. Catholic Church, and we're confident his message will be compelling and impact a wide range of people in the audience."

"Jesus taught love and acceptance, and so does Le Moyne," [senior student Kailey] McDonald said."The Jesuits do not condemn people for the way they love. I have not seen evidence that Cardinal Dolan reflects these teachings, and I hope Le Moyne recognizes that."

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From "Bishop 'too Catholic' to speak at Catholic school" posted at World Net Daily 5/11/15

David McCallum, director of mission and identity for the college, said he was not disturbed by the student protest.

“I think it’s something you hope for in a college setting. You know, that young people are thinking critically about issues and that they’re willing to take stands on things that they believe in and even more so in a Catholic Jesuit setting, where we promote the importance of social justice,” McCallum said.

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Also read how Catholic schools are being attacked across America by their own parishioners for firing homosexuals.

That's because the Gay Agenda will be Complete when Christians are Muzzled, Say Homosexualists and read Senator Ted Cruz Says the Gay Agenda Ends Christian Liberty

Students Demand Catholic School Hire Gay Teacher

Mainstream media have glommed on to students' fervor at Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa who are protesting the Diocese of Des Moines decision to not hire Tyler McCubbin as a full-time teacher because he is publicly engaged to "marry" another man, even though McCubbin had worked at the school as a substitute teacher and coach in the past.  Iowa is a state that recognizes homosexuals as a protected class by law, but churches and religious institutions are exempt.

"Our contracts contain specific language that outline the expected code of conduct in accord with long accepted Church teaching.  The Catholic faith is central to our mission, and in order to deliver on that mission, it is our expectation that staff and teachers support our moral beliefs."
-- Luvern Gubbels, Des Moines Catholic Schools superintendent

"I worry about losing quality [gay job candidates]. I want Dowling to stay a strong school."
-- Protestor Andrea Cook, 1993 Dowling alumna and parent of a soon-to-be Dowling student

For background, click headlines below to read previous articles:

Nun Blasted by North Carolina Parents for Teaching Catholicism

California Parents Say: Drop Morals for Catholic School Teachers

California Officials Demand Immoral Teachers be Allowed in Catholic Schools

Gays, Teachers Unions March Against Cincinnati Catholic School Morals

New Jersey Catholic Religion Teacher Suspended for being Too Biblical



-- From "Dowling Students Protest School's Refusal to Hire Gay Teacher" by Rob Dillard, Iowa Public Radio 4/8/15

Dowling [16-year-old] sophomore Grace Mumm helped organize the rally. She says the action will not lead to employment for Tyler McCubbin at Dowling. But she still thinks it delivers a message.

“Let the community know the decisions of our school leaders and our diocesan leaders do not directly reflect what the students believe," she says. "And, as you can see by the turnout, that’s kind of coming true.”

Dowling junior Delaney Dunne identified herself as bisexual as she addressed the crowd.

“I just don’t want students to feel like they aren’t welcomed at this school because there are closeted people everywhere who don’t feel accepted in the real world," she says. "And I just think at school you should feel safe and accepted.”

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From "Dowling Catholic students protest decision not to hire gay teacher" by Katherine Klingseis, The Des Moines Register 4/8/15

Students were allowed to leave class and participate in the event without facing punishment, said Tara Nelson, marketing manager for Dowling.

Des Moines Catholic Schools administrators said in a letter to parents Tuesday that a candidate wasn't offered a full-time position recently because the applicant's personal life "was at odds with Church teaching."

Des Moines diocese Bishop Richard Pates released a statement the same day explaining the Catholic Church "calls for us to accept those with same-sex tendencies," but also teaches that "marriage is a sacrament between a man and a woman."

Many attendees at the walkout voiced their support for those who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender at Dowling and beyond. Some of the speakers identified as LGBT themselves.

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From "Dowling High decision not to hire gay teacher protected by law" by Kathy A. Bolten, The Des Moines Register 4/8/15

"Just in terms of employment discrimination laws, religious institutions can in fact discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation," said Paul Gowder, associate law professor at the University of Iowa. "Whether that's a good idea or not is another question entirely." [He] predicted there will be "a serious ethical and legal debate as we move in time" over the rights of a religious institution to discriminate against someone because of his or her sexual orientation.

"I'm concerned about the notion that the message that we are sending allows a religious school to discriminate against gays and lesbians," he said.

"Are we going see more of this? I think we are, undoubtedly," said Mark Kende, director of Drake University's Constitutional Law Center. [He] agreed that the issue will continue to simmer, particularly as more states allow same-sex marriage.

And, he said, there eventually could be movement by the courts.

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From "Dowling students want to form gay-straight alliance" by Mackenzie Ryan, The Des Moines Register 4/9/15

Students at Dowling Catholic High School are asking administrators to show their support for youth who are gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender by forming a gay-straight alliance at the school.

The show of solidarity has helped several Dowling students feel comfortable enough to come out to their peers, and students plan on wearing rainbow-colored clothes Friday to continue the effort.

"We have had ongoing discussions related to this issue for the last several years," the [school's] statement said. "Please know our conversations on how best to support all students is ongoing."

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From "Students protest after Catholic high school won’t hire a gay teacher ‘engaged’ to another man" by Ben Johnson, LifeSiteNews.com 4/9/15

At the Wednesday rally, many students asked the school to become more gay-friendly by forming an LGBT Alliance group. Father Zach Kautzky told local media he is in an “ongoing talk” about the group's formation, but if it takes place, homosexual and bisexual students must “be encouraged to live in chastity, the life they are called to.”

But the record is not at all clear that Dowling Catholic High School is particularly anti-gay. Sources told LifeSiteNews that the school allowed the Eychaner Foundation, a tax-exempt organization dedicated to mainstreaming the acceptance of homosexual behavior, to present one of its 2014 Matthew Shepard Scholarships to a Dowling Catholic High School student, Danni WebbMausbach, at a school awards ceremony. WebbMausbach said she hopes to become a full-time employee of the homosexual lobby, and “eventually, when I am a lawyer, I want to help other people in the LGBTQ community with civil cases.”

McCubbin told local media that after school officials asked if he was in an open homosexual relationship and about to be “married,” he replied, “'Yes it’s true. I’ve been engaged for almost a year now.' And they said, 'Because of that, we can’t offer you the contract.'”

He called the school's reaction “shocking.”

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Also read Most Americans Say Gay Men Untrustworthy with Boys

Click headlines below to read previous articles concerning homosexual teachers:

Homosexual Teachers Arrested for Sex with Students

Homosexual Teacher in Brooklyn Paid Boy for Oral Sex

Homosexual Teacher Jailed in Penn. for Paying Boys to Sext Him

Homosexual Teacher Rapes 1st Grader in New Orleans

Homosexual Teacher Arrested on Child Porn in Illinois

Homosexual Teacher Says Child Porn OK to View

And read about myriad male teachers suddenly showing up to schools dressed as women.

Catholic Religion Teacher Suspended: Too Biblical

Patricia Jannuzzi, a theology teacher at Immaculata High School in Somerville, New Jersey was forced by her employer to scrub her Facebook page for espousing Biblical views on marriage and homosexual behavior.  The Catholic School has placed her on administrative leave because her views are "completely inconsistent with our policy and position as a Catholic Christian community."

"I was in a bunch of things where I would interact with her and I thought she was a very warm person. She was just really into her faith, and that's always how she's been."
-- Greg Bennet, past student, open homosexual (Immaculata 2004 graduate)

For background, read about the New Jersey teacher booted for posting Christian beliefs on Facebook

Click headlines below to read previous articles:

Nun Blasted by North Carolina Parents for Teaching Catholicism

Notre Dame Rejects Students Opposing Gay Agenda

California Parents Say: Drop Morals for Catholic School Teachers

California Officials Demand Immoral Teachers be Allowed in Catholic Schools

Gays, Teachers Unions March Against Catholic School Morals

Also read how Catholic schools are being attacked across America by their own parishioners for firing homosexuals.

-- From "N.J. private school forces teacher to remove Facebook page after anti-gay posts" by Alex Napoliello, The Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ)  3/12/15

In a statement provided to NJ Advance Media, the school said it took "immediate action" and "mandated that the teacher involved permanently de-active her Facebook page."

"The opinions reflected in these posts do not in any way represent the philosophy, mission or student experience of this high school," the statement said. "... Through our investigation, we have determined that the information posted on this social media page has not been reflected in the curriculum content of the classes she teaches."

Januzzi's Facebook page, which was public at one point, was removed Wednesday morning.

[An] alumnus, Scott Lyons, who is gay and had Januzzi as a teacher, shared a letter on Facebook he sent to her after reading one of her posts. He said in the letter that he remembers Januzzi's classes to be "focused on love and acceptance" but that he is "offended and disappointed" by her recent posts.

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From "Immaculata suspends teacher for anti-gay Facebook rant" by Mike Deak and Sergio Bichao, Courier News (Somerville, NJ) 3/13/15

The issuance of the letter [from Sean Brennan, pastor and Principal Jean Kline], posted on the school's website, came after a faculty meeting Friday afternoon and two days after the school said it had ordered the teacher to disable her public Facebook page.

On her now-deleted Facebook profile earlier this week,  said gays or gay activists "want to reengineer western civ (sic) into a slow extinction" as part of their "agenda."

"We need healthy families with a mother and a father for the sake of the children and humanity!!!!!" she wrote, adding that the argument that gays are protected under the 14th Amendment is "bologna."

Alumni started an online petition [calling for Jannuzzi to be fired], which had more than 900 signatures Friday afternoon [from across America] . . .

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From "Outrage, sympathy after teacher forced to delete Facebook page with anti-gay posts" by Alex Napoliello, The Star-Ledger (Newark, NJ) 3/13/15

In one post, Jannuzzi had said she'd love to move to Nebraska, responding to a news story about efforts to fight against same-sex marriage there, asking "Why can't the rest of the US be like this?? Why the insanity?" Another post, referencing an article about a three lesbians living as married in Massachusetts, asked "Between this and many Egyptian men being beheaded ... when will the evil stop?"

. . . celebrities shared [anti-Jannuzzi posts] on their social media pages, including actress Susan Sarandon. . . .

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From "Sons of suspended Catholic teacher try to raise $100G after anti-gay comment outcry" by Sergio Bichao, Courier News (Somerville, NJ) 3/18/15

The website Wednesday afternoon had raised more than $13,500 from 51 supporters toward a goal of $100,000.

"Our family is about to lose our health benefits. Our mother has recently and successfully battled breast cancer without missing a single day of teaching, except for the day of her operation. Health benefits are important to our family," the webpage states.

"In addition, we have home, insurance, automobile and many other family expenses including educational expenses for two teenage sons. (One in college, one in high school.).

"Due to the overwhelming attacks in the media on her statement of Catholic belief, we do not believe she will be able to find another teaching position."

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UPDATE 3/25/15: From "New e-mails cast doubt on diocese’s story about firing Patricia Jannuzzi over Facebook flap" by Ben Johnson, LifeSiteNews.com

When her family stated that Jannuzzi had been placed on unpaid leave and told her contract would not be renewed in September, the diocese [of Metuchen, NJ, headed by Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski] denied the statements. But family attorney David Oakley has released e-mails that cast a shadow over the diocese's public statements.

. . . on March 12, Immaculata High School principal Jean Kline wrote, “Upon further reflection and upon receiving the advice of the Advisory Council, I have decided to place you on administrative leave without pay effective immediately.”

A national radio campaign, launched by Michael Hichborn of the Lepanto Institute, has asked Bishop Bootkoski to explain his position fully. Reviewing the charge and counter-charges, Frank Walker, the assistant news editor of PewSitter.com, wrote that Bishop Bootkoski “seems to have lied.”

To avoid the appearance of evil, the family has suspended its collections [from the donations website] pending further information about their mother's employment prospects. “The latest announcement from the diocese suggests that we may have been misinformed about their decision to terminate her in August,” the family wrote.

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UPDATE 4/6/15: From "NJ Catholic Bishop Won’t Say If He Agrees With Church Teaching on Homosexuality, Marriage" by Michael W. Chapman, CNSNews.com

Bishop Paul G. Bootkoski, head of the Catholic diocese of Metuchen, N.J., would not say whether he agrees with the fundamental teachings of the Catholic Church pertaining to homosexuality and marriage as quoted directly from the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

In a March 30 e-mail to Bishop Bootkoski and his office of communications, CNSNews.com asked . . . three questions . . .

Despite two e-mails, Bishop Bootkoski did not respond and a spokeswoman from his office, by telephone, referred CNSNews.com to the March 20, 2015 statement: “Bishop’s statement on status of teacher at Immaculata High School, Somerville.”

It notes that, "Pope Francis reminds us that we are to accept all of our brethren. We must ensure that our educators steer away from harsh and judgmental statements that can alienate and divide us."

To read the entire article above, CLICK HERE.

Immaculata suspends teacher over anti-gay Facebook rant

Calif. Wants Immoral Teachers in Catholic Schools

State and local lawmakers in the Archdiocese of San Francisco are calling on Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone to eliminate the morality clauses from teacher contracts or expect legal action against the Church, but the Archbishop says he won't back down.

"Would you hire a campaign manager who advocates policies contrary to those you stand for, and who shows disrespect for you and the Democratic Party in general?"
-- Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone, response letter

For background, read California Parents Say: Drop Morals for Catholic School Teachers as well as Fired Homosexual Music Director Sues Archdiocese of Chicago

Also read how Catholic schools are being attacked across America by their own parishioners for firing homosexuals.

In addition, read Archbishop Cordileone Denounces Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi as Anti-Life & NOT Catholic



-- From "Lawmakers Urge San Francisco Archbishop To Drop Morality Clauses In Teacher Contracts, Call Plan ‘Divisive’" posted at CBS News KPIX-TV5 (San Francisco) 2/17/15

The letter to Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone is signed by all eight state lawmakers who represent the areas served by archdiocese’s four Catholic high schools.

It’s in response to his decision to include a morality clause for teachers that tells them they must honor the church’s teachings, both on and off the job. The archbishop specifically cited opposition to abortion, contraception and homosexuality.

The lawmakers say the new rules, “conflict with settled areas of law and foment a discriminatory environment in the communities we serve.”

It goes on to say the clause, “strikes a divisive tone, which stands in stark contrast to the values that define the Bay Area and it’s history.”

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From "Lawmakers urge S.F. archbishop to withdraw teacher morality clauses" by Lee Romney, Los Angeles Times 2/17/15

Cordileone has spurred protests with his addition to the [high school faculty] handbook --  which guides the nearly 500 school employees -- because it focuses almost exclusively on sexual morality in language many consider harsh.

It asks employees to "affirm and believe" that "adultery, masturbation, fornication, the viewing of pornography and homosexual relations" are "gravely evil." Artificial-reproductive technology, contraception and abortion are described similarly.

The "fundamental demands of justice," it continues, "require that the civil law preserve the definition of marriage as the union of one man and one woman."

Cordileone also is seeking to define teachers as ministers in the collective bargaining agreement now under negotiation with the teachers' union -- a move that would probably strip them of recourse under anti-discrimination law in the event of dismissal.

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From "Archbishop on crash course with S.F., state" by Jill Tucker, San Francisco Chronicle 2/18/15

San Francisco’s archbishop is trying to make its Catholic schools more Catholic, but city and state officials are poised to push back, saying any effort to discriminate against employees will be met with legal action.

“Catholic schools exist to affirm and proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ as held and taught by his Catholic Church,” Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said in his explanation for the addition of language against homosexuality, same-sex marriage, abortion, contraceptives and artificial insemination. Teachers who publicly violate that language could face discipline or dismissal.

That’s a problem, said Supervisor Mark Farrell, who said he will introduce a resolution Tuesday calling on Cordileone to resolve the issue of the morality clauses in a way that preserves the rights and dignity of teachers while respecting the church.

He also said city officials were looking at legal options to prevent discriminatory employment practices, if necessary.

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From "SF archbishop answers disapproving letter from lawmakers" by The Associated Press 2/20/15

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone wrote the message in response to a letter sent to him earlier this week by California lawmakers urging him to remove from a teachers' handbook morality clauses they say are discriminatory and divisive.

On Tuesday, Democratic Assemblymen Phil Ting of San Francisco and Kevin Mullin of San Mateo made public a letter to Cordileone written by them and signed by every lawmaker representing the communities served by the four Catholic high schools in San Francisco, San Mateo and Marin counties.

The statement outlines the church's teaching that using contraception is a sin and that sex outside of marriage, whether it is in the form of adultery, masturbation, pornography or gay sex, is "gravely evil."

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From "Middle ground remains elusive in San Francisco Catholic high school handbook fight" by Dan Morris-Young, National Catholic Reporter 2/17/15

[The faculty handbook] says "administrators, faculty and staff of any faith or no faith are expected to arrange and conduct their lives so as not to visibly contradict, undermine or deny" church doctrine and practice.

It calls on Catholic employees to additionally strive to "conform their hearts, minds and consciences, as well as their public and private behavior" to church teaching.

"There is no doubt about it that ... many people's notions of what is appropriate in the sexual area have changed, and that includes many Catholics," [archdiocesan vicar for administration and moderator of the curia, Jesuit Fr. John] Piderit said. "What the archbishop wants to do is reaffirm that ... the four archdiocesan schools as institutions still teach and defend the Catholic faith as it appears in the Catechism. He goes out of his way to say that the issues that he chose are not the most important, but they are important issues, especially for young people, because they are at a time when they are forming their views on these things. But he recognizes that there are many other issues. However, he calls these the 'hot-button' issues -- the issues upon which there has been severe changes in both secular society and in the thinking of many Catholics over the past 30 or so years."

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Also read how the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled that President Obama's EEOC cannot veto church hiring and firing decisions.

And read ObamaNation = 'Fake Church' Says Catholic Cardinal

Mich. Catholic School Attacked for Firing Lesbian

Yet another teacher at a Roman Catholic school has emerged from the shadows as a lesbian resulting in her being fired for breach of contract.  This time it's Barbara Webb, 33, who two years ago secretly married Kristen Lasecki, 33, in Canada, but is now unnaturally pregnant and legally unmarried in Michigan, thus violating multiple aspects of the morality clause of Marian High School in suburban Bloomfield Hills near Detroit.

“My job can’t be saved but the torment that the poor LGBT students at Marian must be feeling … the other LGBT staff … and those that are silenced by fear can be helped. It is only when the masses can stand up to injustice that we all may have a chance to fulfill our life dreams and ambitions.”
-- Barbara Webb, lesbian activist

“[The Catholics] always ask for donations and this could be a great opportunity for people to say I’m not going to donate until this issue is addressed. Let’s put them into action.”
-- Maris Ballas Schultz, a 2001 Marian High School graduate in Chicago

“Philanthropy has become important for Catholic schools, [withholding donations] is a way to enact change.”
-- Hilary Levey Friedman, a 1998 Marian High School graduate

“Barb and her partner are choosing to do things exactly the way the Catholic Church wants things done. They're married, they're in a loving relationship, they're choosing to have a family together … and we should be supporting that, not punishing them. So I'm hoping Marian will see this support for change and re-think the entire morality clause in the contract.”
-- Molly Doherty O'Shea Gallucci, a 1983 Marian High School graduate and 6-year member of Marian Board of Directors

For background, read Fired Pregnant Lesbian Sues Montana Catholic School and also read of myriad Christian school firings over immorality issues.

UPDATE 7/13/15: Pennsylvania Catholic School's Secret Lesbian Fired

In addition, read California Parents Say: Drop Morals for Catholic School Teachers as well as Gays, Teachers Unions March Against Catholic School Morals



-- From "Gay teacher says Catholic school fired her for getting pregnant" by Gail Sullivan, Washington Post 9/8/14

When she told her employer she was pregnant, she says she was given two options: resign or be fired.

The [school morality] clause forbids teachers from publicly engaging in or endorsing “actions or beliefs directly contrary to the teachings and standards of the Roman Catholic faith and morality.”

The Catholic church forbids artificial insemination and homosexual relationships.

In August, the school offered to pay for her healthcare through May if she left quietly, Webb said. She refused. Not just because the offer was insulting to her, but she felt it sent the wrong message to her students.

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From "Support grows for gay teacher who says pregnancy cost her job" by Katrease Stafford, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer 9/6/14

The firing of a former chemistry teacher at a Catholic, all-girls school in Bloomfield Hills for what she believes was her “nontraditional” pregnancy has sparked outrage across the nation, spurring an outpouring of support and a social media and letter-writing campaign.

The news of Webb’s firing spread across social media on Aug. 27 after she announced her termination in a Facebook post that was shared more than 1,000 times. Webb said she learned she was pregnant in June and told her employer in July and was fired in mid-August.

An employee at the school who asked not to be identified because of fear of reprisal said staff members were told not to discuss Webb’s firing.

“We’ve let Barb know that if it would help her, we would step down in support of her,” the staffer said. “We are willing to support Barb when she decides what avenue she would like to pursue. There was a letter going around all the students in support of Barb. We believe it is wrong.”

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From "Supporters rally for gay, pregnant teacher fired from Catholic school" by Marlon A. Walker, Detroit Free Press Staff Writer 9/7/14

Protesters holding signs promoting human rights for all citizens lined Lahser Road in front of Marian High School on Sunday morning to support a gay, pregnant teacher who was fired from the Catholic girls school.

More than 100 people attended Sunday’s nearly two-hour rally.

Brigid Johnson, 17, a senior at Marian, said the teacher’s absence was not explained to students. Teachers have told students they are forbidden to speak about it, she said.

She and other students joined in the demonstration Sunday, too, carrying signs and waving flags in solidarity.

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From "Dozens of demonstrators show support for fired Marian High School teacher" by Jay Grossman, HometownLife.com 9/7/14

Over 70 people showed up for the demonstration. Several Facebook pages have been started in support of Webb, attracting thousands of supporters from around the country – the majority of which are graduates from Marian.

Diana Callaghan from the class of 2002 at Marian isn't surprised by the growing movement.

"I'm impressed but not surprised," Callaghan said. "The Marian community has fostered many women who are very strong-minded. If you look at the Facebook pages, people are writing some of the most beautiful messages of support. I don't think this is new that our community is in support of diversity."

"I'm just very confused about the school's decision," said Jane Bonanata, a Beverly Hills resident who graduated from Marian in 1979. "I don't understand it because the IHM Sisters taught us deep faith, to have a courageous spirit and to stand up for social justice … to me, they should be leading the change here."

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Also read Pope Francis opposes same-sex marriage and warns of Satanic homosexual behavior