November 30, 2005

LOCAL COMMENT: Church wrong to exclude gay priests

DETROIT (MI)
Detroit Free Press

November 30, 2005

BY the Rev. THOMAS J. O'BRIEN, SJ

I am coming out as a gay, chaste Jesuit priest because it hurts too much not to.

I deeply love the church and the Jesuits.

I have experienced unconditional love from Cardinal Adam Maida in granting me permission to function as a priest in this archdiocese.

I have experienced unconditional love from my Jesuit brothers -- especially those who know me well.

I have experienced unconditional love from my friends and family.

Being a priest in the Society of Jesus has been a joy for me.

Posted by kshaw at November 30, 2005 07:25 AM