"Organizers of the alternative events planned for St. John's were told last week by its pastor that the Archdiocese of Philadelphia disapproved of their gender identity program, and that they would no longer be allowed to use space at St. John's for any events that weeks, DeBernardo said.
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"Julie Chovanes, a transgender woman and lawyer based in Chestnut Hill, was slated to speak at the workshop on Saturday...
"So, they literally kicked trans people out of the church? It's an amazing thing, especially if you're trying to show families we are a part of the human family," said Chovanes who was raised Catholic.
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