Catholic College Recognizes GLBT Student Group

While some Catholic colleges have been sued for discrimination for refusing to recognize gay and lesbian student groups, Sylvania, Ohio's Lourdes College has taken a different route. WTVG-TV reported yesterday that Lourdes has recognized Prism, a gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender organization whose co-advisor is a nun. The group's goal is to acknowledge and promote awareness of the GLBT population on campus. Some alumni, however, accuse the College, which is sponsored by the sisters of St. Francis, of rejecting Catholic teachings in order to increase enrollments.