Archdiocese of LA criticizes re-invitation of anti-Catholic drag queens to Dodgers game

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The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has weighed in on the controversy surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers' re-invitation of an anti-Catholic "trans nuns" group to their Pride Night celebration.

The archdiocese, which has not commented on the issue until now, released a statement on Tuesday lamenting the group's inclusion despite openly mocking Catholic culture and beliefs.

"The decision to honor a group that clearly mocks the Catholic faith and makes light of the sincere and holy vocations of our women religious who are an integral part of our Church is what has caused disappointment, concern, anger, and dismay from our Catholic community," the archdiocese wrote.

"The Archdiocese stands against any actions that would disparage and diminish our Christian faith and those who dedicate their lives to Christ," the statement continued. "Let us also show our care and respect for our women religious by sending a message of support to their communities through phone calls, letters, and posts on their social channels, supporting vocations by donating to their orders, and/or making donations in their name to the programs they support." 

DODGERS RE-INVITE ANTI-CATHOLIC GROUP TO PRIDE NIGHT AMID UPROAR

Three Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence pose for a selfie during the Gay Pride March in Paris. Thousands of LGBT members and their supporters took part in the Gay Pride March in Paris to celebrate Pride Month. (Gregory Herpe/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced that they would be honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, a group of "queer and trans nuns," during a June 16 event, but quickly received backlash