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Firing LGBT Church Workers Is the Real Cause of Scandal Damaging the Church

February 26, 2018/5 Comments/in Employment Issues, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The recent firing of two gay church workers has prompted new reflections on what is truly scandalous about these employment disputes and the damage they are causing. Read More

Bishop: Diocese Would Be “Irreparably Damaged” If Unable to Fire Church Workers

October 22, 2017/17 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Bishop Peter Jugis of Charlotte made his remarks while being deposed in the federal court case of Lonnie Billard, who was fired from Charlotte Catholic High School in 2014 when his engagement to a man became public. Jugis said in the deposition that continuing to employ church workers who advocate against or violate "fundamental moral tenets" of church teaching would be a cause for "scandal." The Charlotte Observer reported further. . . Read More

Joining Pope Francis, We Pray (and Act) for Church Worker Justice

October 18, 2017/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, New Ways Ministry /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

More work remains, however, as LGBT church workers and others who are simply supportive of equality remain vulnerable. More than 70 have lost their jobs in LGBT-related employment disputes over the last decade. Due to religious exemptions, there have been few legal victories thus far. Catholic institutions largely lack relevant non-discrimination policies. Now is the time to take action. . . Read More

Firing LGBT Church Workers Is the Real Cause of Scandal Damaging the Church

Bishop: Diocese Would Be “Irreparably Damaged” If Unable to Fire Church Workers

Joining Pope Francis, We Pray (and Act) for Church Worker Justice

Gay Teacher Harassed by Students Fired by Jesuit High School

For Third Time, Court Rejects Catholic School’s Motion to Dismiss Discrimination Suit

Fired Church Worker Shares Testimony of Faith, Parishioners’ Support

Jesuit Weekly Criticizes “Unjust Discrimination” against LGBT Church Workers

Newly-Named Cardinal Comments on LGBT Church Worker Firings

Catholic Church Had “No Choice” in Firing Gay Musician, Says Bishop

Community Rallies to Support Fr. Warren Hall

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