New SSA support group beginning

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PORTLAND — The Portland diocese of the Roman Catholic Church has announced the launch of “a new ministry to support persons with Same Sex Attraction (SSA).”

Bishop Richard Malone announced that a local chapter of Courage, a worldwide spiritual support group, is being set up in Maine. The Rev. Kevin Martin, who serves St. Michael Parish in Augusta, has been appointed to serve as the Catholic chaplain for this ministry.

“This service is being initiated in response to requests from people who desire the church’s assistance,” states a news release. “Courage offers hope and encouragement to men and women who desire to live in accordance with the church’s teaching on homosexuality — specifically that the dignity and identity of every person is not determined by their sexual attractions, but by their relationship with the Lord and their striving to live the virtues of faith, hope and charity.”

Though Courage follows the moral teaching and spiritual practices of the Roman Catholic Church, it is open to people of all faith traditions.

The support group practices a policy of anonymity and confidentiality. The local chapter will meet where there is a need and the locations will be disclosed only to those who plan to participate.

Those who may be interested in participating may call Martin at 592-5332 or e-mail .

“ Courage has more than 100 chapters worldwide and more than 1,500 participants who are searching for peace through fellowship, prayer and the sacraments,” continues the release.

For information, visit courageRC.org.

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