[eastsider]

Retreat for Gay and Lesbian Catholics -- September 27-29, 2002 -- Jesuit Retreat House, Parma

Before I totally wig out, do we know if this is an approved Catholic homosexual ministry or not (i.e., a ministry that teaches chastity for Catholics with homosexual attractions)?

[Travis McGee]

Surely you jest.

[Diago]

Mission Statemnt (note the triangle and rainbow):

http://www.dioceseofcleveland.org/gayandlesbianfamilyministry/mission/index.htm

[Loyalist]

This retreat is being held at a Jesuit retreat house. The Jesuits have reaped so many of the fruits of Vatican II that they're now run by them. You can figure out the rest.

[Diago]

Actually, I have no idea what goes on at the retreats at the Jesuit Retreat House. However, the Gay Pride Interfaith Service is in conjunction with an entire Cleveland Gay PRIDE weekend including a parade. The Gay PRIDERS are not folks struggling to be celebate. Rather, they are rejoicing in their deviancy.

[SuziQ]

Before I totally wig out, do we know if this is an approved Catholic homosexual ministry or not (i.e., a ministry that teaches chastity for Catholics with homosexual attractions)?

If it a group called "Courage" it is approved. These folks are trying to live chaste lives. If it is "Dignity", it is the liberal group who think they can do whatever they want because 'God loves them'. Yes, God may love them, but they have turned themselves away from His face by their sinful behavior.