The recent decision echoes a nearly identical ruling from a year ago based on a lawsuit filed against the same school and archdiocese from another school counselor whose contract was similarly not extended due to her same-sex union.
Federal judge sides with Catholic school over guidance counselor’s firing
Court: Catholic school has right to hire staff who uphold church doctrine
The District Court judge said the school employee’s case did not stand up to the principle of ministerial exception that protects a religious school’s hiring and firing practices from government intrusion.