What the Catholic Church teaches about Homosexuality: You May Be Surprised
Richard Sparks, C.S.P.
Monday, 15 Apr 2002 at 8:00 pm – Sun Room, Memorial Union
Richard Sparks, C.S.P., a Paulist priest and widely publishedauthor, holds a Ph.D. in ethics from Catholic University of America. He was the author of the U. S. bishop's 1990 document "Human Sexuality: A Catholic Perspective for Education and Lifelong Learning." His most recent book is Contemporary Christian Morality: Real Questions, Candid Responses. He is currently head of the Catholic university ministry in Berkeley.
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