D.C. archdiocese: Denying Communion to lesbian at funeral was against ‘policy’

[TalkingDog]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/local/dc-archdiocese-denying-communion-to-lesbian-at-funeral-was-against-policy/2012/02/28/gIQAlIxVgR_story.html

Late Tuesday, Johnson received a letter of apology from the Rev. Barry Knestout, one of the archdiocese’s highest-ranking administrators, who said the lack of “kindness” she and her family received “is a cause of great concern and personal regret to me.”

“I am sorry that what should have been a celebration of your mother’s life, in light of her faith in Jesus Christ, was overshadowed by a lack of pastoral sensitivity,” Knestout wrote. “I hope that healing and reconciliation with the Church might be possible for you and any others who were affected by this experience. In the meantime, I will offer Mass for the happy repose of your mother’s soul. May God bring you and your family comfort in your grief and hope in the Resurrection.”

Johnson called the letter “comforting” and said she greatly appreciates the apology. But, she added, “I will not be satisfied” until Guarnizo is removed.

/snip

= slap on the wrist.

[HockeyMom]

1. I can tell you if that was my funeral my younger daughter and son-in-law

would have walked out of that church. I have told my entire family do not even attempt to give me a Catholic funeral. My husband and I have SAT IN THE PEWS at weddings and funerals (only time we go) and not have gone to Communion. I do not believe in it. I once had a priest come up to me and ask why we did this. I told him that I no longer consider myself a Catholic, so why would I go to Communion? He just walked away.

I simply cannot understand why anyone would want to belong to a Church that discriminates against you. If you believe Jesus and organized religion, find another church. There ARE Christian denominations that don't discriminate against gays.

[TalkingDog]

2. Agreed 100%

n/t

[ChairmanAgnostic]

3. times 2

although I would say it in a far nastier manner when the vatican mafia is involved.