29-07-2025
St. Agatha school pastor blocks same-sex parents' child
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — in Southeast Portland is facing backlash after reportedly rescinding a child's enrollment due to the parents being a same-sex couple. The decision came just weeks before the school year was set to begin.
In a message to families obtained by KOIN 6 News, stated the decision was his alone.
'I am writing to you today to address a recent decision concerning the enrollment of a new family at St. Agatha Catholic School. I want to be clear and transparent in sharing that this decision was made solely under my pastoral authority and discernment, as pastor of both the parish and the school,' Fr. Tran wrote.
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KOIN 6 News reached out to Saint Agatha and the , which oversees leadership at the school. At this time they have not responded.
KOIN 6 News will continue to follow this story.
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