James Morrison, pastor of St. Thomas Aquinas, announced earlier this month he is planning to take an extended leave of absence after 20 years of service.
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Morrison has recently been the center of much controversy and media scrutiny after announcing in a letter to parishioners that although celibate, he is homosexual.
He dismissed rumors that his decision to take a leave of absence was motivated by church authorities.
"The Bishop [Sam G. Jacobs, leader in the Charismatic Catholic Movement] and the congregation at St. Thomas have been very supportive," Morrison said.
Despite the media attention Morrison attracted when he announced his sexuality, he asserts that attendance at church services has been up.
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