Rhode Island bishop to celebrate Masses for ‘LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and friends’
August 10, 2026
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CWN Editor's Note: The Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, announced two upcoming parish events for “LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and friends.”
Each event includes Mass celebrated by Bishop Bruce Lewandowski, a “dedicated time for listening humbly to the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals, families, and friends,” and a community dinner.
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Aug. 10, 2026 8:41 AM ET USA
The phenomenon of openly pro-gay and closeted gay Bishops and Cardinals is a mockery of the apostolic faith and apostolic succession. But as long as gays are ordained to the priesthood there will be gay Bishops and gay Cardinals promoting each other in the hierarchy.
