Archbishop of Newark Criticizes Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ Course at Seton Hall

Today, April 30, Most Rev. John J. Myers, Archbishop of Newark, issued a statement of censure regarding a proposed course on same-sex marriage at Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ.

“Archbishop Myers’ strong statement and his efforts to correct this error at Seton Hall are comforting and gratifying to faithful Catholics,” said Patrick J. Reilly, President of The Cardinal Newman Society.  “CNS supports Bishop Myers in his consistent efforts to strengthen Catholic identity in Catholic education.”

The proposed course at Seton Hall would begin in Fall 2010 and be taught by associate professor W. King Mott, an open homosexual who was demoted in 2005 after complaining about the Catholic Church’s stance against homosexuality, LifeSiteNews reported.

The following is the statement issued by Archbishop John J. Myers:

As the shepherd of the Archdiocese of Newark, I am responsible for maintaining the Catholic identity of all Church institutions and organizations within the Archdiocese, and for ensuring authentic and orthodox Catholic teaching in all educational institutions and parishes. That responsibility extends to our Catholic elementary and high schools, to our parish religious education programs for both adults and children, and to the Catholic colleges and university operating within my jurisdiction. More…

Thanks to @AmericanAlways on Twitter for sending us this important story and to LifeNews.com. Alumni of Seton Hall, please stop send your donations until Seton Hall decides to be truly, “Always Catholic”.