WORCESTER (MA)
ABC News
[note: The Oakhurst building formerly was known as the House of Affirmation.]
[House of Affirmation – BishopAccountability.org]
Mass. September 10, 2012 (AP)
A gay couple from Massachusetts has sued the Roman Catholic Diocese of Worcester for allegedly refusing to sell them a mansion because church officials were concerned they would host gay weddings at the site.
James Fairbanks and Alain Beret filed their discrimination suit Monday in Worcester Superior Court.
They allege that they were in negotiations to buy Oakhurst, a former retreat center in Northbridge, when church officials suddenly pulled out.
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