Cardinal Timothy Dolan ordered a Mass of reparation for an irreverant funeral at the Cathedral in New York City. On February 15, St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City held a “homecoming” funeral for a prominent activist who identified as transgender. However, in a statement, the cathedral’s rector revealed that many people “have let us know they share our outrage over the scandalous behavior” that occurred at the service.
Hundreds were present at the funeral for actress and author Cecilia Gentili, originally from Argentina, who had battled sexual abuse from age six and trafficking, in addition to homelessness, heroin addiction, and incarceration. The 52-year-old died on February 6th of unnamed causes at the Brooklyn, New York, home Gentili shared with partner Peter Scotto.Gentili was the founder and principal consultant of Trans Equity Consulting and an advocate for the decriminalization of sex work. Ceyenne Doroshow — founder and director of GLITS Inc. (Gays and Lesbians Living in a Transgender Society), organized the funeral.
Statement of The Very Rev. Enrique Salvo, Pastor, Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
| 02/17/2024
At the Cardinal’s directive, we have offered an appropriate Mass of Reparation
Thanks to so many who have let us know they share our outrage over the scandalous behavior at a funeral here at St. Patrick’s Cathedral earlier this week. The Cathedral only knew that family and friends were requesting a funeral Mass for a Catholic, and had no idea our welcome and prayer would be degraded in such a sacrilegious and deceptive way. That such a scandal occurred at “America’s Parish Church” makes it worse; that it took place as Lent was beginning, the annual forty–day struggle with the forces of sin and darkness, is a potent reminder of how much we need the prayer, reparation, repentance, grace, and mercy to which this holy season invites us.
At the Cardinal’s directive, we have offered an appropriate Mass of Reparation.
| 02/17/2024
At the Cardinal’s directive, we have offered an appropriate Mass of Reparation
Thanks to so many who have let us know they share our outrage over the scandalous behavior at a funeral here at St. Patrick’s Cathedral earlier this week. The Cathedral only knew that family and friends were requesting a funeral Mass for a Catholic, and had no idea our welcome and prayer would be degraded in such a sacrilegious and deceptive way. That such a scandal occurred at “America’s Parish Church” makes it worse; that it took place as Lent was beginning, the annual forty–day struggle with the forces of sin and darkness, is a potent reminder of how much we need the prayer, reparation, repentance, grace, and mercy to which this holy season invites us.
At the Cardinal’s directive, we have offered an appropriate Mass of Reparation.
Source: https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/
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