Parishioners of St. Francis Xavier have participated in Gay Pride parade for years . A compromise , Samoy said , that they and their pastor accept . Church 's ministries for LGBT communities invite gay Catholics back to church . New York City asked church 's pastor to take church 's name out of parade . Parishioners were wearing T - shirts with church 's name , but with blank banner .
Parishioners of St. Francis Xavier have participated in Gay Pride parade for years . Church 's ministries for LGBT communities invite gay Catholics back to church . New York City asked church 's pastor to take church 's name out of parade . Parishioners were wearing T - shirts with church 's name , but with blank banner .