Administrators at some Cleveland Catholic schools operated by religious orders are distancing themselves from the Diocese of Cleveland’s policy on sexuality, gender, and identity, which seeks to apply Catholic teaching in diocesan school settings.
“We act in solidarity with all those who are marginalized,” according to a statement from St. Joseph’s Academy, which is run by the Congregation of Saint Joseph. “We are committed to doing the work needed to be allies and to help LGBTQ+ individuals find welcome in our Church, communities and in our world.”