THE Bishop of Ossory has publicly criticised the “inappropriate language and sentiments” expressed in a controversial homily delivered at the Capuchin Friary in Kilkenny last weekend. Fr Tom Forde (pictured below) sparked outrage when he compared gay people and supporters of abortion rights and euthanasia to “spiritual zombies” that have been “infected”. After he made […]
By COLIN BARTLEY A KILKENNY activist placed a rainbow flag on the church altar where a friar compared members of the LGBTQ community to “spiritual zombies”. The act of defiance was in response to a controversial homily sermon delivered by Fr Tom Forde (pictured below) over the weekend in which the cleric described homosexuals among […]
By COLIN BARTLEY THE Capuchin Order in Kilkenny has said it “deeply regrets” comments made about homosexuality during a homily over the weekend. The Kilkenny city friars stressed all are welcome in their church irrespective of sexual orientation, in line with guidance from Pope Francis. The Capuchin Order issued a statement following public outrage over […]
By COLIN BARTLEY A CAPUCHIN friar in Kilkenny has sparked controversy by comparing homosexuals and supporters of abortion rights, contraception and euthanasia to “spiritual zombies” that have been infected. Brother Tom Forde delivered the controversial homily to his congregation in Kilkenny city on Saturday. Some people reportedly got up and left the church