Articles tagged as: same-sex marriage
July 29, 2022
Appeals court rules Indy Archdiocese could legally fire Roncalli counselor in same-sex marriage
A federal appeals court ruled the Archdiocese of Indianapolis acted within the law when it fired a long-time counselor because she is in a same-sex marriage.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2021
Fight between gay teacher and Indianapolis Archdiocese sent back to court
In May, a special judge with the Marion County Superior Court dismissed the case without explanation. Joshua Payne-Elliott appealed the dismissal later that month, and on Tuesday, the Indiana Court of Appeals issued a ruling that said the lower court should not have thrown out the case.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021
Former Roncalli Counselor Files Appeal On Recent Judgment In Discrimination Lawsuit
A judge ruled in favor of Roncalli High School and the Archdiocese of Indianapolis in a discrimination lawsuit last week, but the plaintiff's lawyer is filing an appeal of the decision.
Read MoreMay 20, 2021
Former Cathedral High School Teacher Appeals Dismissed Lawsuit Against Indianapolis Archdiocese
A teacher who sued the Archdiocese of Indianapolis after he was fired from a Catholic high school because of his same-sex marriage is appealing the dismissal of the case.
Read MoreMay 10, 2021
Court Throws Out Gay Teachers Discrimination Lawsuit Against Indianapolis Archdiocese
A lawsuit against the Archdiocese of Indianapolis that accused it of forcing a school to fire a teacher because of his same-sex marriage was dismissed last week.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2019
Indy Archdiocese: 1st Amendment Protects Decision To Fire Gay Cathedral Teacher
Catholic church leaders in Indianapolis are citing the First Amendment as a defense to a lawsuit filed by a teacher fired because he's in a same-sex marriage.
Read MoreAugust 5, 2019
Brebeuf Appeals Archbishop's Decree
The Jesuit high school that the Indianapolis Archdiocese no longer recognizes as Catholic because it refused to fire a teacher in a same-sex marriage says it's appealing that decision to the Vatican.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2018
Indianapolis Archbishop Issues Letter On Suspended Counselor
The Indianapolis Archdiocese posted online Tuesday a letter from the Most Rev. Charles Thompson saying teachers and guidance counselors are ministers of the faith who must lead by word and example.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2018
Roncalli Students Rally At Football Game In Support Of Guidance Counselor
The student section of the stands was filled with rainbow flags, face paint and t-shirts at the football game Friday between Roncalli and Southport high schools.
Read MoreAugust 17, 2018
Roncalli Guidance Counselor Wants To Make Change, Do What's Best For Students
Since Shelly Fitzgerald's superiors at Roncalli High School met with her about her same-sex marriage - and told her to end it or lose her job - she's seen an outpouring of support.
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