"1.When did Hicks learn that Salvato was an active homosexual? Did he know (or even suspect this fact) when Salvato was initially hired in 2021? If so, why did Hicks proceed in hiring Salvato?
2. Is Hicks concerned about the eternal salvation of Salvato's soul? What spiritual counseling (if any) did Hicks offer to try to have Salvato turn away from his mortal sin?
3.Did Salvato voluntarily leave his position as chancellor or did Hicks ask him to resign?
4.Did Salvato's "wedding" ceremony take place in a Catholic Church? Did a Catholic priest participate in the ceremony?
5.Has Salvato been barred from receiving Holy Communion in the diocese?
6.How many other active homosexuals are now employed by the diocese (including diocesan schools) and what is Hicks' strategy for dealing with these individuals?" (https://www.complicitclergy.com/2025/12/22/bishop-hicks-former-diocesan-chancellor-marries-boyfriend/)
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Joe Tevington is a proudly orthodox Catholic, a husband since 1986, a dad to two adult children, a grandpa to two, and a civil service retiree. He is a sign language fluent certified rehabilitation counselor with graduate degrees in deafness rehabilitation, religious studies/moral theology, & Christian counseling psychology, as well as a catechetical diploma and certificates in benefits planning and Catholic social ministry. He deeply appreciates Catholic teaching on the sanctity of human life and the sanctity of the transmission of human life, as well as how they are to inform us in our apostolates and ministries.
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