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Pontifical Mass on Easter Sunday 1976
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Title
Pontifical Mass on Easter Sunday 1976
Description
Archbishop Robert M. Clement with Fr. Leo (on his left) and Fr. John (on his right) celebrates the Pontifical Mass of Easter Sunday before a congregation gathered in the Church of the Beloved Disciple's permanent sanctuary. Surrounded by clergy and elaborate Easter floral decorations, the solemn liturgy exemplified the church's commitment to the full ceremonial tradition of Catholic worship while serving an openly LGBTQ-affirming community. The Mass takes place at 348 West 14th Street.
Source
Church of the Beloved Disciple Archive, https://beloved-disciple.com
Identifier
CBD_035
Citation
“Pontifical Mass on Easter Sunday 1976”, Queer Sacramentality: The Church of the Beloved Disciple, LGBTQ Religious Archives Network, accessed September 13, 2026, https://exhibits.lgbtran.org/exhibits/show/cbd/item/2695.
