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Kentucky Bishop Defends Celebration of Mass with LGBTQ+ Support Group

December 5, 2024/4 Comments/in Dignitas Infinita, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching /by Sarah Cassidy

When Bishop John Iffert of Covington, Kentucky, decided to celebrate Mass with Catholics Embracing All God’s Children (CEAGC), a support group for LGBTQ+ families, he faced pushback from other faithful. And against that pushback, he explained in pro-LGBTQ+ terms why he went. Read More

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