Nebraska Bishop Defends Sacred Mass: Unwavering in the Face of Opposition

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Nebraska Bishop Defends the Sacredness of the Mass — And He’s Not Backing Down

Drag Show... at Mass? Yes, That Just Happened.

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Holy Highlights

Jun 26, 2025

Brace yourself: The University of San Diego, a Catholic institution, apparently thought it was a good idea to allow a so-called “LGBTQ+ drag Mass.” And before you ask — yes, it was every bit as irreverent as it sounds.

Cue Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska — who wasn’t about to sip tea and stay silent while the Eucharist was turned into a flamboyant photo-op.

In a bold statement that actually sounded like it came from a bishop with a spine (finally), Bishop Conley called the event “disturbing and appalling.” Frankly, that’s putting it mildly.

When Reverence Gets Replaced with Rainbow Stoles and Stilettos

Let’s be clear: this wasn’t a “come as you are” Mass. It was a theological train wreck dressed in drag — turning what Catholics believe to be the source and summit of Christian life into a costume contest.

Bishop Conley wasn’t having it. He didn’t issue a passive-aggressive tweet or bury his disappointment in vague church-speak. No, he stood tall and called it what it was: an abuse of the liturgy.

And honestly, someone had to.

“Inclusivity” Doesn’t Mean You Get to Rewrite the Catechism

Here’s the elephant in the sanctuary: There’s a dangerous trend where “inclusion” is being used as a crowbar to pry open sacred tradition.

Let’s get real — Catholicism isn’t a performance art stage. It’s a faith, not a festival. Bishop Conley reminded everyone that while all are welcome to encounter Jesus, the Mass isn’t a sandbox for self-expression.

You don’t get to rebrand Calvary with glitter and glam. That’s not brave. That’s blasphemous.

The Fallout (And Why This Matters Beyond Nebraska)

Bishop Conley’s statement wasn’t just about defending doctrine — it was about drawing a clear line in the sand for Catholics everywhere. He reminded the faithful that reverence isn’t optional, and liturgical abuse doesn’t become acceptable just because it’s trending on Instagram.

While some Catholic leaders are trying to be liked by everyone (including the woke mob), Bishop Conley seems more concerned with being faithful to Christ.

Radical idea, right?

Final Word: When the Sacred Is Mocked, Silence Is Complicity

It’s time we stop pretending that everything can be “contextualized” and start defending what’s holy. Bishop Conley did just that — and whether people like it or not, he’s not backing down.