Fred Szczepanski's firing from St. Francis Catholic Church after his same-sex marriage has garnished significant backlash from parishioners who appreciated his longstanding contributions to the church community.
Bob Holden expressed disbelief at the church's decision, reflecting the sentiment of many parishioners: 'He’s extremely talented, he’s perfect on the piano, he has perfect pitch, and because of him, I look forward to going to church every week'.
Szczepanski's husband, Bill Thompson, shared the emotional impact of the dismissal in a Facebook post: 'This last week after 35 years service to the church, he was terminated with no severance, because we legally married 4 years ago.'
Demonstrations outside the church showcased community support for Szczepanski, with signs bearing messages such as 'Love Not Hate' and 'Fired Not Retired', highlighting the outrage over the church's decision.
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