"LGBT Mass is sponsored by Irish clergy with the blessing of Abp. Diarmuid Martin"

churchmilitant.com

"Practicing homosexuals in Ireland are encouraged to receive Holy Communion with the support of clergy and under the purview of the top ranking prelate, Abp. Diarmuid Martin.

Active homosexuals and those advocating an LGBT lifestyle, along with dissident groups opposed to Catholic teaching attend Mass every 3rd Sunday of the month at the Avila Carmelite Retreat Centre in Dublin. The monthly gathering is called the All Are Welcome Mass.

Instead of warning those who are conscious of mortal sin to refrain from receiving Holy Communion, the venue instead extends an open invitation for all to receive without exception. 'We would like you to feel that you belong in a praying community and to experience full participation when celebrating the Eucharist.'...

The gay Masses are organized by Ireland's Association of Catholic Priests. The group notes that celebrants for the Masses 'have included Archbishop Diarmuid Martin and diocesan and religious priests.' Their website notes the Masses began in 'June 2012 in the home of one of the founding organizers.' Subsequently, the group moved to Avila Carmelite Centre. Masses are continuing to be held at the Carmelite center at 3:30 p.m. on every third Sunday of the month.

A picture was taken during one of the Masses offered in the retreat center at which a rainbow flag was draped over the altar, which is contrary to Church rubrics. When the presiding priest, Fr. Fergus O'Donoghue, was asked by local media about the flag, the priest acknowledged that it happened but offered no further comment."