Mark Gorsuch: Prayers and Politics

Interview and story by Tracy Leturgey of Ashland Source

Mark Gorsuch values faith, equity and prayer. He is black, gay and unafraid to be himself in his uniquely religious community in Ashland County, a place where public meetings begin with prayer and churches collaborate regularly with other local organizations. Gorsuch regularly participates in protests against racism at gatherings held daily in downtown Ashland since early June and wades into the comments' sections to ask questions of those who disagree with him. A devout Roman Catholic, he firmly believes his religion advises him to fight for the marginalized and oppressed. He attends Mass regularly and intentionally visits churches when he travels. In his picture for Ohio Values, he is praying at St. Joseph’s Oratory of Mount Royal, Canada's largest church, in Montreal.