Posted on 08/13/2013 6:28:26 PM PDT by Morgana
WOONSOCKET, RI, August 13, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – Two Rhode Island men were told by their priest that, because of their same-sex “marriage,” he could no longer give them Communion, according to local news reports.
Lew Pryeor and Pierre Laveillee were “married” in 2007 and have been parishioners at Sacred Heart for two years. Lew Pryeor and Pierre Laveillee
However, Fr. Brian Sistare at Sacred Heart Church has challenged the couple to conform to the Catholic Church’s teaching, which says that marriage can only be between a man and a woman.
The subject reportedly arose during a meeting Pryeor had requested with Fr. Sistane on Monday. Both Pryeor and Laveillee told the media they were upset with the “new young priest” delivering homilies critical of Rhode Island Democratic Governor Lincoln Chaffee and the Democratic Party.
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Fr. Sistane, who declined to comment to LifeSiteNews.com for this story, has been vocal in his criticisms of both for their support of abortion and same-sex “marriage.”
He recently wrote to Rhode Island's legislators criticizing same-sex “marriage.” In the letter, he wrote, “Marriage has always been understood as the union between one man and one woman. This is a 5,000 year old fact!”
He added, “I’m wondering what you will do when a mother comes to you and asks to be married to her son, or a cousin wants to marry her first cousin, or when a man wants to marry 2 or 3 women, or a human being wants to marry his animal?”
Pryeor complained the sermons are “pushing people away” and that Fr. Sistane “should not be a priest but he should be a politician.”
The criticisms hit close to home for Lew Pryeor on more than one front. He ran for the Rhode Island Senate as a Democrat in 2012 and was endorsed by Fight Back Rhode Island, a same-sex “marriage” advocacy group. Pryeor lost to incumbent Marc Cote, who has voted against both civil unions and same-sex “marriages.”
Pryeor has turned to his Facebook community for support, posting that he could not “get communion anymore” at Sacred Heart.
Laveillee and Pryeor have indicated they will be looking for a new parish to attend. Prior to Sacred Heart, Pryeor and Laveillee were active in area parishes, including St Eugene’s, St Mary’s, St Anthony’s, St John and James’s, and St Catherine’s.
His Facebook supporters have encouraged Pryeor to “fight” the priest’s decision in hopes that the negative publicity will pressure the church to back down and give communion to homosexuals who publicly flout its teachings on homosexuality.
One woman encouraged him, “Lew, if you challenge this Fr. Sistare, I'll bet you will be able to keep going to this same church AND receive communion!” She added, “that would make headlines!!!”
Others have provided recommendations of “gay friendly” Catholic churches in the area.
“There are several 'Roman' Catholic Churches in your area who would be happy to accept your family,” wrote a man. “I just don't want this to be a reflection of the Church as a whole, but rather one ignorant priest.”
LifeSiteNews.com contacted the Diocese of Providence for comment on the situation, but the diocese did not respond.
Contact information:
Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Chancery Office Building One Cathedral Square Providence, Rhode Island 02903 401.278.4500
At present, I am focused on this story since it is the topic of conversation. I do understand you point and agree that the adulterers and fornicators are no different. The homosexuals, on the other hand are trying to push an agenda to receive church approval of their behaviour. Perhaps the adulterers and fornicators shall not be far behind in such efforts.
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Again, my apologies for not keeping up with the lists. The onslaught against our Constitutionally protected rights continues. The homos did not want same sex marriage for any reason other than to create an upheaval - a revolution - to turn our country (and they're trying all over the world) into a hell of free for all sodomy. And destroy morality, religion and the family, and our rights and freedoms we used to enjoy. This is not exaggerated. It's exactly what I feared for years.
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Good.
That’s true. Let’s pray it doesn’t happen again. I recently heard that the bishop’s office had no comment on the matter yet, which is disturbing.
You asked me a question and I answered it. What is your problem with me?
It sounds like a former priest had been allowing them to participate in Communion. This one actually follows Catholic teachings/practices.
Thomas Tobin is the bishop of the Diocese of Providence. I am pretty certain he is NOT going to reverse anything that Fr. Sistare has said and supports his preachings and teachings.
Deacon Francis
I know this priest very well. He will stand firm. PERIOD!
Deacon Francis
God HAS blessed this priest. I wish you had a chance to really get to know him.
Deacon Francis
“I recently heard that the bishop’s office had no comment on the matter yet, which is disturbing.”
Rejoice. In this case it means the Bishop is supporting the decision of Fr. Sistare and that the people of Rhode Island should ... Live with it!
I NEVER want to move to Rhode Island. I wish MORE Priests would be like him!!
Living in Rhode Island for a conservative is “hell on earth”. But I was born and raised here and will die fighting for conservative values here.
There are more than you know. The priest who most influenced Fr. Sistare in his vocation is here. He actually is more of a firebrand.
Deacon Francis
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