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Articles by Archbishop John C. Wester
Archbishop John C. Wester on Eli, Samuel and LGBTQ people in the church
Outreach Originals Archbishop John C. Wester / June 2, 2026Archbishop John C. Wester reflects on what the story of Eli and Samuel can teach the church about listening to LGBTQ Catholics.
Archbishop John C. Wester: The church should baptize children of same-sex couples
Outreach Originals Archbishop John C. Wester / Outreach Staff / July 31, 2022“I believe that undue attention given to the fact that the couple is gay blinds the church’s minister to the abundance of positive and virtuous qualities that abide in their relationship,” writes the archbishop.
