St. Louis priest comes out as gay in book
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A Roman Catholic priest in St. Louis has written a book about his life as a homosexual priest.
The Rev. Gary Meier took a leave of absence last year as pastor at Saints Teresa and Bridget Church in St. Louis. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that Meier's book, "Hidden Voices: Reflections of a Gay, Catholic Priest," was published anonymously in 2011. But Meier republished it this month under his name.
The Rev. James Martin, editor-at-large at America magazine, says there are only two or three priests in the U.S. who have said publicly they're gay.
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St. Louis Archbishop Robert Carlson says Meier has an opportunity to be an example to others who struggle with the same feelings.
Meier says he'd like to remain a priest but believes that's unlikely.