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# US bishops show solidarity with LGBTQ+ youth
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/us-bishops-show-solidarity-with-lgbtq-youth/
- Published: 2021-01-27T10:10:22.000Z
- Updated: 2021-01-26T13:51:35.000Z
- Description: Roman Catholic cardinal, Joseph Tobin, and Archbishop John Wester of Santa Fe, shared a message of support for LGBTQ+ youth, along with a handful of other US bishops.
- Author: Rachel Badham
- Tags: News, Politics, Queer Corner, LGBTQ, LGBTQ youth

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Roman Catholic cardinal **Joseph Tobin** and Archbishop **John Wester** of Santa Fe, shared a message of support for LGBTQ+ youth, along with a handful of other **US** bishops. The bishops released a [statement](https://tylerclementi.org/catholicbishopsstatement/?ref=scenemag.co.uk) in collaboration with the **Tyler Clementi Foundation**, named for the Rutgers University student who took his own life in 2010 after his sexuality was made public, saying: *“All people of goodwill should help, support and defend LGBTQ+ youth.”*

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Along with Tobin and Wester, the statement was signed by bishops **John Stowe** of Lexington, **Robert McElroy** of San Diego, **Steven Biegler** of Cheyenne, and **Edward Weisenberger** of Tucson. It was also signed by two retired auxiliary bishops, **Thomas Gumbleton** of Detroit and **Dennis Madden** of Baltimore. It says LGBTQ+ youth are much more likely to experience homelessness or suicide attempts as they *“are the target of violent acts at alarming rates.”*

The statement continues: *“We take this opportunity to say to our LGBTQ+ friends, especially young people, that we stand with you and oppose any form of violence, bullying or harassment directed at you. Most of all, know that God created you, God loves you and God is on your side.”*

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