LGBTQ+ policy from the diocese saying, "We are deeply troubled by the potential harm that this policy may inflict upon our LGBTQ+ students.
One critical issue that must be addressed is the elevated risk of mental health challenges, including suicide, faced by LGBTQ+ youth who experience rejection, discrimination, or a lack of acceptance from their communities, including their schools."The petition comes shortly after the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland issued a new policy calling for restrictions on LGBTQ+ identity expression, gender-affirming care and the use of bathrooms at Catholic schools in the city.