A different spokeswoman said in October that “as a Catholic organization, we expect the employees of the diocese and its ministries to uphold and embody the consistent values and truths of the Catholic faith, including those preserving the sanctity of marriage.”

In the lawsuit, Murphy says his sexual orientation was never discussed during the interview process, which lasted more than a month.

He claims that the first time it came up was on March 18 of last year — 13 days after he was offered the job — at a meeting with Tina Neal, president of St. Francis’ board of directors.

Neal, the lawsuit alleges, mentioned a fundraiser scheduled for May 2 and told him that “staff and spouses were invited to attend and that (he) was welcome to bring his wife.”

Murphy says he informed Neal that he was married to his male partner of 30 years.

“Since this was the first time this issue ever came up, (Murphy) asked Ms. Neal if his same-sex marriage status was an issue,” according to the lawsuit. “She shrugged and said it was not a problem and would not be an issue, stating: ‘This is 2015.’ ”

Neal did not respond to a phone call or email seeking comment.