L-A Radio: Commercials Urge Boycott of Dodgers' Pride Night

A Catholic advocacy group has launched a radio advertising campaign calling for a boycott of the Dodgers' Pride Night because it will feature a pregame ceremony honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.

According to The Los Angeles Times, the Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights says it will run 25 ads on KABC 790 AM during a five-day stretch calling for fans to stay away from Dodger Stadium on June 16 to "send an unmistakable message that bigotry against Catholics should not be tolerated."

The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence is a satirical performance and activist organization that refers to itself as "a leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns." The Sisters have been around for decades and are known for raising awareness and money for LGBTQ+ causes and providing comfort to members of that community.

In an email sent to The Times on Tuesday morning, the Catholic League refers to the Sisters as "an anti-Catholic group." Others, including former Vice President Mike Pence, have expressed similar sentiments in the wake of the Dodgers' decision to invite, then uninvite, then re-invite the Sisters to Pride Night.

Based on the content of its radio ad, the text of which was also included in the group's email to The Times, the Catholic League is hoping all those who agree will send a message to the Dodgers by not taking part in Pride Night.

"We are not asking Catholics to boycott all games. Just this one," the group states in its ad. "By doing so, we will send an unmistakable message that bigotry against Catholics should not be tolerated. If attendance dips on June 16, the entire league will take note. Please boycott this game."