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Local LGBTQ activist plants flag on Kilkenny Friary altar following ‘zombie’ controversy

By Kilkenny Now 13th June 2019 0

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 […]

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Kilkenny Capuchins ‘deeply regret’ homosexual ‘zombie’ comments

By Kilkenny Now 12th June 2019 0

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 […]

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Anger as Kilkenny cleric compares homosexuals and pro-choice supporters to ‘spiritual zombies’

By Kilkenny Now 11th June 2019 3

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

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Local LGBTQ activist plants flag on Kilkenny Friary altar following ‘zombie’ controversy

Kilkenny Capuchins ‘deeply regret’ homosexual ‘zombie’ comments

Anger as Kilkenny cleric compares homosexuals and pro-choice supporters to ‘spiritual zombies’

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