NHS Trust Pays Out to Catholic Chaplain Who Was Told Equality and Diversity Take ‘Precedence Over Religious Belief’

Undated photo of Rev. Patrick Pullicino was expelled for answering a patient's questions. Courtesy of Christian Concern

A London NHS Trust has resolved a discrimination case with a Catholic chaplain who was dismissed from his role after he answered a question from a patient on a psychiatric ward regarding the Church’s stance on marriage.

Supported by the Christian Legal Centre, Rev. Dr. Patrick Pullicino, 73, was pursuing a claim against South West London and St. George’s Mental Health NHS Trust for harassment, religious discrimination, and victimisation.