University of Nebraska Apologizes for ‘Drag Mass,’ Investigates Controversial Performance

University of Nebraska apologizes for ‘drag Mass,’ investigates controversial performance

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska (pictured in St. Peter’s Square in 2019) criticized the University of Nebraska for allowing a student to mock the Mass in a drag show. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA CNA Staff, Aug 8, 2025 / 13:08 pm (CNA).... [...]

University of Nebraska apologizes for ‘drag Mass,’ investigates performance

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska (pictured in St. Peter’s Square in 2019) criticized the University of Nebraska for allowing a student to mock the Mass in a drag show. / Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA CNA Staff, Aug 8, 2025 / 13:08 pm (CNA). The University of Nebraska has officially apologized for sanctioning a profane “drag” performance that mocked the Catholic Mass earlier this year, with the school undertaking an investigation into the inc…

University of Nebraska Apologizes for ‘Drag Mass,’ Investigates Controversial Performance

Daniel Ibanez/CNA Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska (pictured in St. Peter’s Square in 2019) criticized the University of Nebraska for allowing a student to mock the Mass in a drag show. In his Aug. 8 letter, Bishop Conley said the school was also establishing a university advisory group meant to reduce the likelihood of such incidents occurring in the future.

‘We sincerely apologize’: U. Nebraska pledges action to bishop after student’s drag show ‘Mass’

Bishop says he appreciates the follow-up but would like further education on anti-Catholic bias The University of Nebraska-Lincoln apologized to the local Catholic bishop over a drag show “Mass” performance put on by a doctoral student for his thesis project. However, Bishop James Conley of the Diocese of Lincoln would like to see further action taken by the university to educate its employees… Source