In Michigan, a Catholic church sparked outrage after firing a beloved music director for marrying his husband. Fred Szczepanski, lovingly called “Mr. Fred,” was fired from St. Francis Catholic Church after 35 years of service — all because he married his husband Bill back in 2020. He was even banned from communion. After this, the outrage spread like wildfire. Parishioners staged protests with signs reading “Love Not Hate,” and choir members showed up in black, refusing to sing. A GoFundMe has already raised over $52,000 for Fred, showing community support louder than any sermon.
