re: Catholic school fires Louisiana band director after husband's obituary reveals he is gay

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Gheys are continuously living in their sin unrepentant, and that's not a good thing in the eyes of God.

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Great point. I respect it and understand the perspective.

There’s literal millions of hetero dads who dress up nice, go to church, then go view porno, cheat, gamble, and commit other sins unrepentant.

If the school only found out through the obit, one could argue this band director was not openly discussing his status within the confines of the school/career

Furthermore didn’t the former Pope strike a conciliatory tone with gay Catholics? Shouldn’t the school follow that lead?

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If he had banged a few children they would have given him a raise

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Thought that was the children’s job.

She’s probably hiding in her house in Old Metairie chugging Moscato to calm her nerves

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This is the second big controversy to hit this school in the last 3 years. The first one didn’t make the news but I know people that left because of it. They already have a smaller enrollment than surrounding schools and this story will only hinder that.

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Yep - St Francis might be done soon. Tons of kids transferred out about 2 years ago. They were non-reporting some kind of parent/student situation, correct? I have heard rumors but don’t know the exact details.

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I seriously doubt that heterosexuals are repenting for premarital sex

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Some are/do, some are not / do not.

They do lose their job over it though.

Not saying I support or don't support it but the morality cause is the reason they both lost their jobs. Not because one was gay or straight. In the instance involving the principal from VoL, he hit the nail on the head..."I accept full responsibility for my actions and the circumstances I now face. I was aware of the expectations outlined in the morality clause when I signed my contract."

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There’s literal millions of hetero dads who dress up nice, go to church, then go view porno, cheat, gamble, and commit other sins unrepentant.

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True, and was my point with saying the church shouldn't allow a man to sit in a pew with his mistress. Heteros aren't perfect but everything you said are shameful sins that those hetero dads should be ashamed of being found out about. And would be called out for it. We even have laws that hurt him if found out. Ie infidelity divorce laws. Ie... majority of those hetero dads don't wear his sins on his sleeve. Gheys wear their sin on their sleeve as they promote it as a societital positive. It's not.

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If the school only found out through the obit, one could argue this band director was not openly discussing his status within the confines of the school/career

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Unfortunately for him it was enough and parents have the right to cash in that rule if they want.

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Furthermore didn’t the former Pope strike a conciliatory tone with gay Catholics? Shouldn’t the school follow that lead?

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not Catholic so not my place to say how that works.

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I accept full responsibility for my actions and the circumstances I now face. I was aware of the expectations outlined in the morality clause when I signed my contract

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Solid response. As a Christian, sounds like it's time to get right with God. Good thing is, as long as you are breathing, it's never to late to do so.

Well, there was more to his statement with his side of the story but in the end...there are a few ways to deal with the enforcement of a morality cause that people sign but know they are in violation of.

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I accept full responsibility for my actions and the circumstances I now face. I was aware of the expectations outlined in the morality clause when I signed my contract.
That said, I do want to clarify a few things:
When I first accepted this role, I was informed that Fr. Braud held to a very "Old Testament" view of Church teaching. Knowing that I had previously been divorced, I was advised to begin the annulment process. I submitted the necessary paperwork to a local priest back in June.
Before Thanksgiving break, I met with Fr. Braud and shared my desire to become engaged. He explained that I couldn’t do so until my annulment was finalized and asked for my case number. When I followed up with the priest handling the annulment, I learned that the process had not yet been submitted due to an oversight. He apologized and filed it shortly thereafter. (The annulment process typically takes around 10 months.)
In mid-February, Nikki and I found out we were expecting. Our joy was immediate, though it came with a sense of anxiety, knowing that hard conversations were ahead.
Before Easter break, I went to confession with Fr. Braud. During confession he asked me to re-tell him what I told him in confession outside of the sacrament. A few hours later, I did. He asked for time to process and the following week he informed me that my contract would not be renewed. I asked if there was anything I could do; offering to marry civilly and then have the marriage blessed once the annulment process was complete. However, he told me that was not a viable option. I subsequently informed administration that I would not be returning next year.
The morning we returned from Easter break, following our faculty meeting, I returned to my office and found Fr. Braud waiting. He informed me that I was being terminated from my position effective immediately.
Ultimately, I do wish he would’ve handled the situation differently but I do understand the position he is in; and as an alumnus of VOL I wish them nothing but success moving forward.
I did reach out to the diocese but never received a call back. The diocese however did reach out to Archbishop Shaw and explain that I will not be allowed to coach there anymore due to my contract being terminated at VOL.
Thank you to everyone for the overwhelming support and prayers over the last week. It’s one of the things that makes our community so special. To all my students at VOL, ?? (fist bump), definitely going to miss y’all. To all the student athletes I coached at Shaw, it’s been a great ride and while I don’t like how this is ending. Know 90% of the time, it’s not about what happens, it’s how you respond that counts.
Going forward I’ll be in the market looking for my next endeavor. We appreciate the continued support and ask for you all to respect our privacy as we navigate what comes next.
Matthew 17:20 Amen, I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.
Glory be to God!
Love y’all,

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Yep - St Francis might be done soon. Tons of kids transferred out about 2 years ago. They were non-reporting some kind of parent/student situation, correct? I have heard rumors but don’t know the exact details.

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Time for this thread to go on a tangent

I had the chance to work a summer job when I was in education at a small, religious (Baptist) school in my area. The clause I would’ve had to sign said I could be terminated if “evidence” was found of me drinking (in public or private). So I went elsewhere because that didn’t align with my enjoyment of a cold beer on a summer evening at my local brewery.

That said, the school is hypocritical at best and I imagine opening themselves up to a lawsuit if they’re not exercising that morality clause across the board outside of just gay folks.