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Same-sex marriage law could close Church institutions, Washington archdiocese warns

November 02, 2009

A proposed law that would require institutions in the District of Columbia to provide equal treatment for same-sex couples could result in the closing of Catholic hospitals, schools, and other institutions, the Catholic Archdiocese of Washington has warned.

 

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  • Posted by: bppettie - Nov. 02, 2009 5:42 PM ET USA

    Amen. We should close them and let the world know that we will not back down from our theology and our commitment to Christ any longer. bpp

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The Roman Martyrology commemorates St. Médard (456-545), Bishop of Noyon, France. Legend says that once when he was a child a sudden shower fell, soaking everyone except St. Médard who remained perfectly dry, because an eagle had spread its wings over him. Ever since, Médard was known as "master of…

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