His statement, however, calling for protection of the traditional understanding of marriage and family surprised many by including support for legislation which would recognize other domestic relationships. In Chicago, Cardinal Francis George wrote about ministry to homosexuals in his column in the diocesan newspaper. He compared the work of Dignity, Courage and AGLO, his local official ministry. For several decades, a group called Dignity' has rejected the Church's teaching on this issue but also claimed to be fully Catholic. The sticking point is not that some Dignity members might be sexually active.
People often sin.
The problem is the open rejection of Church teaching and the understanding of the nature of human sexuality behind the teaching. Dignity's status as a Catholic organization was clarified some years back, but in their own intention they remain openly gay and openly Catholic. Finally, Bishop Emeritus of Victoria, BC Remi DeRoo canceled plans to be a major speaker at the upcoming Worldwide Congress sponsored by the International Federation of Married Catholic Priests. The generosity of these and all of our benefactors is deeply appreciated. Application forms have been sent to each chapter.