Bishop Thomas Kelly, Louisville, Ky. meets Sandra Farmer-Wiley, after corresponding with her since prior to Soulforce’s first action at the Bishops Conference. Bishop Thomas Kelly, Louisville prays with Soulforcees on the vigil line. Bishop Joseph Gossman, Raliegh, N.C. chats with Soulforce Board Chair, Jimmy Creech outside the Hyatt Hotel. Bishop Joseph Sullivan, Brooklyn, N.Y. chats […]
Archives for November 2001
DC Photos: Sandy Farmer-Wiley
As we did last year, we vigiled outside the Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. This year, however, we decided to join the worship with the bishops inside the Shrine. Squad 3 before entering the Shrine. Squad 4 before entering the Shrine. Inside the Shrine as we await Mass. We continue our vigil. […]
Soulforce Witness to Take Place in Washington, D.C. During Catholic Bishops Meeting Nov. 11-15 Outside Hyatt Regency
Vigilers Protest the Catholic Church’s Discriminatory and Outdated Teachings and Policies against Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Individuals Soulforce Press Release, November 7, 2001For Immediate ReleaseContact: Laura Montgomery RuttCell: 717-278-0592Email: soulforcemedia@aol.com (Washington, DC) – Dozens of supporters of Soulforce, Inc. will be standing together outside the Hyatt Regency (400 New Jersey Ave, NW) in Washington, […]
An Open Letter to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Regarding "Natural Law" Theology
November, 2001 Dear Bishops: Over the last year, as we have attempted to raise issues concerning the Church’s teachings, we have been told by Church leaders, including bishops, that they "can’t change Church teachings." The suggestion seems to be that once the Church has created a dogma around an issue it never changes it. But […]