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| HI folks!
A
quick note to tell you we were all refused communion in the presence of
all the assembled bishops of the USA (some 300 of them!) at Solemn Mass in
the National Shrine - with a formal statement read out from the pulpit
before mass began. love Michael. (RSM Spokeperson) |
| PRESS RELEASE for NOVEMBER 13th. Washington USA: |
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Press Release For Immediate Release On Monday, November 13, a group of gay Catholics was publicly refused Holy Communion by the assembled Catholic Bishops of the United States, during Solemn Mass at the National Shrine in Washington D.C. The Rainbow Sash Movement attended Mass wearing the "Rainbow Sash" across our left shoulders. The Rainbow Sash symbolizes that we are gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender Catholics who embrace our sexuality as a sacred gift. We attended Mass reverently, and we appreciated the courtesy shown to us by staff at the Shrine and the welcome offered us by several priests and some members of the congregation. However, as Mass began a formal statement was read from the pulpit, declaring that we would be refused Holy Communion. This was clearly the official response of the National Council of Catholic Bishops Conference. We deeply regret this refusal to share the Eucharist with us. This wounds the Body of Christ and reflects the silencing and discrimination experienced by so many gay Catholics. We call our bishops to engage in public dialogue with gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics throughout the United States. Our leaders must not rest content with this refusal of Communion. We must work together in honesty and charity for the day when all of God's people will be welcomed to Christ's table and embraced by the Church. |
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