An hour before their game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a controversial tribute to the anti-Catholic drag nun group The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, which received the Community Hero Award. The team initially approved the act, then canceled it. However, under pressure from the LGBT community, the Dodgers were forced to go back on their first decision.
Representing the anti-Catholic LGBT group were Sister Dominia and Sister Unity. A few fans witnessed the presentation of the award, some of whom expressed their disapproval, while others applauded.
DODGER STADIUM-The “Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence” are recognized for Pride night to a mostly empty audience.
Two Dodgers fan nearby begin loudly booing after they’re announced: pic.twitter.com/OO6NT5RIc8
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) June 17, 2023
Todd Leitz, Dodger Stadium PA announcer, said over the loudspeaker, "The Dodger Community Hero Award goes to an organization that reaches out to the LGBTQ+ community, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Please join us in recognizing the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence for their outstanding service to the LGBTQ+ community." Some decided to cheer on Leitz's words, while others declined to accompany the tribute.
Peaceful protests by Catholics in the surrounding area
Before the controversial event took place, a group of Catholic demonstrators began a march to peacefully protest the Dodgers for their partisan decision.
LOS ANGELES- Thousands of Catholics are now marching toward the front of Dodger Stadium chanting “Save Our Children!”
Catholic organizers shared they wanted to make a stand for Christ where everyone could see them: pic.twitter.com/WC7YL1O3n0
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) June 17, 2023
Chanting, "Save our children," all those who attended the demonstration began to walk two hours before the award was presented to the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. They made their way to Vin Scully Avenue, where Dodger Stadium is located.
BREAKING: Thousands of Catholics have shut down the main entrance to Dodger Stadium on Vin Scully avenue in protest of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence being honored tonight.
They are now lining the sidewalks and have taken over the entire block: pic.twitter.com/F5CSDvuap8
— Savanah Hernandez (@sav_says_) June 17, 2023
Authorities did not report any serious incidents during the demonstration.
