The Most Reverend Thomas G. Wenski, the
archbishop of Miami, has threatened to fire employees who show
support for marriage equality.
On Tuesday, a federal judge's order
striking down the state's gay marriage ban took effect, sending
nearly 1,200 couples rushing to county clerk's offices to get
hitched.
(Related: “Big
Bang”: Nearly 1,200 gay couples marry in Florida's 20 largest
counties.)
In a
letter to employees, Wenski provides “useful information
regarding the teaching of the Church as well as assist you in
answering any questions posed to you by family or friends on the
subject [of marriage equality].”
Attached to the letter was a statement
issued by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops condemning the
judge's ruling.
(Related: Catholic
bishops criticize Florida gay marriage ruling as hurting children.)
Wenski concluded: “Employees should
exercise discretion when posting on social media sites, and note that
online activity indicative of prohibitive behaviors may subject an
employee to disciplinary action or termination.”