A Roman Catholic priest in Wisconsin, US, says he feels “liberated” after coming out to his church and the world as a gay man.
The Rev Gregory Greiten, who serves as the pastor of Milwaukee’s St. Bernadette Parish, received a standing ovation when he opened up about his sexuality to his parishioners this past Sunday.
“I am Greg. I am a Roman Catholic priest,” he reportedly told the congregation. “And, yes, I am gay.
“A few Roman Catholic priests around the world have mustered up the courage to break through the wall of silence and speak the truth about their sexual identity.
“I pledge to you that I will no longer live my life in the shadows of secrecy. I promise to be my authentically gay self. I will embrace the person that God created me to be.”
He continued: “This fire burning deep inside my heart, I will no longer contain. I will not be silent any longer; the price to pay is way too great.
“I must speak my truth. I have lived far too many years chained up and imprisoned in the closet behind walls of shame, trauma and abuse because of the homophobia and discrimination so prevalent in my church and the world.
“But rather, today, I chart a new course in freedom and in integrity knowing that there is nothing that anyone can do to hurt or destroy my spirit any longer. “
First steps in accepting and loving the person God created me to be.”
Thank God he was bold enough to say it out
May his sins be forgiven.
This man is a good and God fearing man.
I hope the Vatican takes this extremely serious
I pray so oo.
This is indeed a very poor example…..
Yes as if you know what in my mind.
I smell Loss in interest in the priestly life.. Instead of pulling such A stunt.. He should have just withdrawn from priesthood
Yes he better do something fast.
I smell Loss in interest in the priestly life.. Instead of pulling such A stung.. He should have just withdrawn
Yes only God can intervain what going to happen.
Isn’t he supposed to be celibate.. So how does he know he’s gay???
Only God knows.
homosexuality is frowned at in the church and there is no explanation to get him out of this
You are right bro.
im certain there are some who are scared of coming out
Very very scared.
the guy is just the first to come out
May be he knows why he is doing this.
no natter what or how its painted
Homosexuality is a no no
For sure na.
Lol…im so certain the roman Catholic church will stripe him of his post and title
May be they will pardon him.
And we keep waiting for the trumpet to blown. Isn’t it time for the world to end already.. ?
The world is getting to an end oo.
And he is happy to say all this?
Are you there.
Nawa ooo… Wonders shall never end
Here in Nigeria alot of things happens
I still think that Catholic priests should be Allowed to marry just like Anglicans, so as to prevent being gay. Its things like this that lead to this. My Naija Brothers and Sisters will say Money no be firewoood. But that’s the actual truth.
Yes that a good point there imaubong