Cardinal Wuerl supports college chaplain against homosexual critics
April 18, 2013
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, DC, has signaled his full support for a priest who had been the object of protests by homosexual activists.
Celebrating Mass at George Washington University, Cardinal Wuerl expressed his approval of Father Greg Shaffer, the campus chaplain. The cardinal said that he was on campus to “stand in solidarity with a good priest.” The cardinal was reacting to public protests by two homosexual students, who had demanded the chaplain’s ouster, complaining that Father Shaffer urged homosexual students to live chaste lives.
In his homily Cardinal Wuerl said that the Church cannot “conform with any particular cultural demand.” Linking the protests against Father Shaffer with other threats to religious freedom, the cardinals observed that “there are those who claim that voices for the Gospel should be silenced.”
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Further information:
- Cardinal Wuerl stands in solidarity with DC priest (CNA)
- Jesuit school denies recognition to Knights of Columbus; gay students seek chaplain's removal (CWN, 4/5)
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Posted by: wsw33410 -
Apr. 18, 2013 7:07 PM ET USA
Bravo Cardinal Wuerl! Finally, a message that GWU was long due! Thank you for supporting your GOOD priests!
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Posted by: unum -
Apr. 18, 2013 6:07 PM ET USA
Cardinal Wuerl has often been silent when I thought he should have led the laity by example. I applaud his defense of Fr. Shaffer, and his message upholding the teaching of the Church at a "Catholic" college.
