Jesuits closing Boston church that serves many gays

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The Jesuits are closing a Boston church that serves a largely gay congregation and putting the building up for sale because they can no longer afford to keep it open, the order’s leader say.

The sexual orientation of many in the congregation did not play a role in the decision, and there was no pressure from the Vatican or the Boston Archdiocese to shutter the church, Regan said.

“I, and my friends, while not surprised, were saddened,” said Dr. Juan Jaime de Zengotita [a parishoner -ed]. “This comes after a few years of rough times for gay Catholics, with Vatican and local Episcopal declarations that have not been so friendly. I don’t know what will be the future of gay ministry.”

Jesuits would continue to welcome gays and lesbians to worship at St. Ignatius of Loyola, the parish they oversee adjacent to Boston College on the Brighton-Newton line, Regan said.
 
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Jesuits would continue to welcome gays and lesbians to worship at St. Ignatius of Loyola, the parish they oversee adjacent to Boston College on the Brighton-Newton line, Regan said.
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One more reason I’m leaving St. Ignatius :mad:
 
Well, this is the first time I’ve heard of a church closing that didn’t make me sad at all. Now if the Jesuits would just go the way of the Tasmanian Tiger…😃
 
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From South Coast Today, in Massachusetts The Jesuits are closing a Boston church that serves a largely gay congregation and putting the building up for sale because they can no longer afford to keep it open, the order’s leader say.

The sexual orientation of many in the congregation did not play a role in the decision, and there was no pressure from the Vatican or the Boston Archdiocese to shutter the church, Regan said.

“I, and my friends, while not surprised, were saddened,” said Dr. Juan Jaime de Zengotita [a parishoner -ed]. “This comes after a few years of rough times for gay Catholics, with Vatican and local Episcopal declarations that have not been so friendly. I don’t know what will be the future of gay ministry.”

Jesuits would continue to welcome gays and lesbians to worship at St. Ignatius of Loyola, the parish they oversee adjacent to Boston College on the Brighton-Newton line, Regan said.
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Gays and lesbians are welcome at any Catholic church but it’s also expected that they believe and follow the teachings of the Church which says that they need to remain chaste. Apparently this church that’s closing didn’t expect that.
 
It is my impression that the Franciscans and Paulists are filling the gap.
 
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