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Catholics react to Archdiocese push for constitutional same-sex marriage ban

By Andy Birkey | 10.26.11 | 5:00 am

Catholics across the political spectrum called the Archdiocese’s decision to engage on the issue of same-sex marriage “unusual.”

Archdiocese says marriage equality group that ‘seeks to confuse Catholics’ must be avoided

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By Andy Birkey | 09.30.11 | 8:03 am

An organizer of the equal rights group said that gay Catholics get married for the same reason as anyone else: “to make a lifetime commitment of love and responsibility, and to celebrate that solemn promise in front of God and their families.”

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Catholic priest’s support of efforts to ‘cure’ gays draws condemnation

By Andy Birkey | 09.19.11 | 11:36 am

OutFront Minnesota responded that “lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people are not broken” or in need of repair.

Archbishop inadvertently generates $14K in Planned Parenthood donations

By Andy Birkey | 04.13.09 | 4:58 pm

In a culture war where negativity often rules, pro-choice advocates used a recent anti-abortion protest featuring Archbishop John Nienstedt as a way to raise funds for their efforts.

Torture expert banned from speaking at Catholic church — because he’s pro-choice

By Paul Schmelzer | 05.02.08 | 4:56 pm

stevenmilesOn Sunday, May 4, Dr. Steven Miles was scheduled to speak at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, the progressive South Minneapolis congregation that has played host to hot-button speakers like Gloria Steinem, former Dominican priest Matthew…