Dublin's archbishop will stop sending trainee priests to the Republic of Ireland's main Catholic seminary after allegations emerged of a gay culture at the seminary, St Patrick's College in Maynooth. He added that he would prefer to send priests from his diocese to Italy to study at Rome's Irish College. Allegations have been made anonymously on blogs and in letters of sexual activity, the use of a gay dating Grindr and other sexual misconduct at the college. Authorities at the seminary allegedly dismissed anyone who tried to make a complaint. WILL IT EVER END?
who knows? I am aware of an active Gay community that is heavily affiliated with priests. Not far from Mount Airy. Pretty good gig if you're gay and a priest; lots of pageantry and drama and free place to live; as well as a level of insulation bestowed by the devout. St Anthonys has had its share in recent years. I can't remember the event - it might have been a funeral and afterwards in the social hall the priest joined with his friend. My gaydar was up. Maybe this is a slur but don't care. Most Irish men have traditionally had little respect for priests.
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ReplyDeleteis it a contradiction to be tolerant and supportive of gays and at the same time have a disdain for gay priests. the key word in the judgment is "culture". if priests were permitted to marry and married a man, i'm okay with that. it's the element of deception, hypocrisy, ...
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