Rally For Gay Teacher At Steps Of Diocese

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By: Denise Alex

COLUMBUS, Ohio –
Supporters of a teacher fired because of her relationship with another woman violates the teachings of the Catholic Church took their message to the Catholic Diocese of Columbus.

“I think that she realizes what we’re doing here is bigger than any of us as individuals. What we’re doing here today (Friday) has the potential to impact policy,” says Amanda Finelli, creator of HaleStorm Ohio.

Dozens rallied in front of the building on Gay Street, wanting Carla Hale to get her job back.

The 57-year-old lost her job when a parent of a Bishop Watterson student alerted the church to an obituary which named Hale’s partner.

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