MASS FOR WORLD AIDS DAY TO BE CELEBRATED...
The Franciscan Renewal Center, 5802 E. Lincoln Drive in Scottsdale will celebrate a Mass of remembrance and healing in honor of World AIDS Day at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 30th.
Fr. Chris Carpenter, representing the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix HIV/AIDS Resource Committee, will preside. All infected, affected, or otherwise concerned individuals of any religious background are welcome to attend. For more information, please call the Franciscan Renewal Center at (480) 948-7460,
Gay and Lesbian ministry page info.
Given the context, is there something a bit unusual or inappropriate about the name of the "musical work" that is being offered? Hmmm?
Are they following the bishop of their diocese or are they following "Mahoney" [sic] - and maybe "sick" too.
Those familiar with the CASA and its history might wonder if perhaps these Franciscans will someday receive a letter from Benedict XVI similar to the one recently sent to the Franciscans in Assisi.
The movie review dude! (In the Catholic Sun)
Just what the Church needs. Priests to do movie reviews. It's not like there is enough laity to do this all important work.
...representing the Catholic Diocese of Phoenix HIV/AIDS Resource Committee, will preside.
Although I agree with you about the troublesome aspects of the Casa, I read the above line to state that the Bishop is aware and allowing him to represent the Diocese in this event. Perhaps tacky, but I presume it will be in line with correct Church teaching. Bishop Olmsted has been making it clear that to do otherwise....
At this "Gay and Lesbian Ministry" do they offer homosexuals help in become free from same sex attraction, I wonder.
Oh, and what was the letter sent to the Franciscans in Assisi?