In addition, the Parish offers a “Pre-Pride” Mass for those attending the annual Gay Pride Parade in New York City. We fulfill our mission by sponsoring spiritual events, educational and social activities and outreach for members of our community and to people in the greater community within the Archdiocese of New York. By welcoming, celebrating and engaging, we are an example to our Catholic Community in fostering an inclusive environment. Francis of Assisi, to welcome, worship, and witness. Francis of Assisi LGBT Ministry, inspired to action by the charism of St. The Parish web-site includes the following description for the Gay and Lesbian Ministry: Michael Carnevale OFM offered an “all-day retreat for LGBT & allies hosted by the unconditionally loving LGBT ministry” at St. On January 10, 2016, Augustin posted to Facebook an invitation to a cocktail party fundraiser benefiting Planned Parenthood. Fitzmaurice, a frequent speaker at the LA Congress, has repeatedly asked for revisions concerning the Church’s teaching on homosexuality, describing certain language contained in the Catechism as “gravely evil.” Francis Gay Ministry which included the message: “yay…this day is ever so amazing.” Following the 2015 “Pre-Pride” Mass, Augustin thanked several individuals via Facebook, including “gay” Catholic Arthur Fitzmaurice she also attached to this post the pro-gay marriage hashtag #lovewins. On June 26, 2015, the day of the Obergefell decision, Augustin reposted to Facebook a rainbow colored graphic (Love is Love) from the St. The contact person for their “Gay and Lesbian Ministry” is Meredith Augustin. Francis of Assisi has a history of radical dissent.
Francis of Assisi Church hosted a Mardi Gras party at the Rise “gay” bar. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of New York, on May 5, 2017, will host a Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the notorious gay bar Therapy NYC (see pictures below) in Hell’s Kitchen:Ĭonfused on the meaning? Well come out for a drink or two or five to experience a Latino toast on Cinco De Mayo! No, Cinco De Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day, rather, we celebrate Mexico’s unlikely victory against French forces at the Battle of Puebla in 1862.īring your sombreros and ponchos, and we’ll bring the maracas and mustaches as we drink and dance the night away.Įarlier this year, the Gay and Lesbian Ministry at St.
Francis of Assisi Gay and Lesbian Ministry, located at St.
(Pictured above: Therapy NYC in New York City.)