By Bonnie L. Cook
Philadelphia Inquirer
February 27, 2011
http://articles.philly.com/2011-02-27/news/28635445_1_priest-catholic-college-sister-carol-jean-vale
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The Rev. James St. George said he had never hid his sexuality from officials at Chestnut Hill College.
In a move that infuriated some students, Chestnut Hill College abruptly terminated the teaching contract of an adjunct professor, saying his 15-year relationship with another man defied Roman Catholic Church teachings.
The Rev. James St. George, 45, of Lansdale, was due to teach two courses - world religions, and theology and justice - starting Tuesday at the Catholic college in Northwest Philadelphia.
That all changed Feb. 18 when the priest, who is pastor at St. Miriam Catholic Apostolic Church in Blue Bell, received a terse note from the school saying his services were no longer needed. He was floored.
"I'm still trying to find my sea legs," he said Saturday. He said he could not get college administrators to return calls to give him an explanation.
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