Bishop Edward C. Malesic and Chancellor Vincent Gardiner signed off on the “Parish and School Policy on Issues of Sexuality and Gender Identity” Aug. 30 with the new rules starting Sept. 1.
The Catholic Diocese of Cleveland has implemented a new policy that bars students, teachers and staff from using pronouns or dressing in a way that is not in accordance with their biological sex, among other things.CLEVELAND, Ohio – A new policy quietly implemented by the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland last week lists new rules for churches and schools across Northeast Ohio for people who “experience gender dysphoria and/or gender confusion.
Bishop Edward C. Malesic and Chancellor Vincent Gardiner signed off on the “Parish and School Policy on Issues of Sexuality and Gender Identity” on Aug. 30, with the new rules starting Sept. 1.The policy applies to all offices, parishes, parish schools and diocesan schools, as well as their employees, personnel, volunteers, students and youth participating in parish or institutional faith formation.
The policy also says that preferred pronouns are not allowed to be used in speech or in writing. The diocese also said nicknames may be used when addressing someone questioning gender, but permission is needed by parents to use nicknames if the person who wants to use it is a minor. Students are not allowed to attend a dance, mixer or similar event sponsored by an institution with a person of the same sex.
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