On December 20, Archbishop Aquila is scheduled to meet with Fr. John Fitzgibbons, president of Regis University, concerning an October 29 email from Regis provost, Dr. Janet Houser, in coordination with the campus' Queer Resource Alliance, to Regis faculty. The Archbishop's letter detailing this issue can be read in full below.
Matters related to the Church's teaching on sex and gender are being addressed broadly in an upcoming conference, sponsored by the Archdiocese of Denver. For more information, or to register, click below. The cost is $25. Space is limited.
Some members of the Catholic laity, including OLF parishioners, have written a letter expressing support for the archbishop in advance of his meeting with Fr. Fitzgibbons. A version of that letter has been made available to OLF parishioners in the vestibule of the church this weekend.
Parishioners who are interested in communicating a personal message to Fr. Fitzgibbons may refer to the attached sample letter, editing it as they see fit.
Parishioners who are interested in communicating a personal message to Fr. Fitzgibbons may refer to the attached sample letter, editing it as they see fit.
All parishioners are asked to pray for a resolution to this matter that is an expression of the divine goods of charity, truth, and unity, and to pray for healing for those whose lives have been touched by struggles related to sexuality and gender identity.