Confused Oregon Catholic school changes policy to allow teacher in gay ‘marriage’
English: Steeple of St. James Catholic Church in Chicago, USA (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) An Oregon Catholic school modified its employment policy and is now allowing employees to stay on board while claiming to be married to members of the same sex, placing it at odds with the Catholic Church and Catholic institutions elsewhere in the U.S. taking steps to strengthen Catholic identity. The Board of Directors for St. Mary's Academy in Portland voted August 26 to add sexual orientation to its equal employment policy, "to amend and broaden St. Mary's policy on equal employment," and bring it "in line" with the school's "mission and beliefs." While its action is incongruous with Catholic principles, the Board said in its announcement that the school remains deeply committed to its Catholic identity. "St. Mary's is a diverse community that welcomes and includes gay and lesbian students, faculty, alumnae, parents and fri