Hi, YogiCinco - You have asked for suggestions. Here are a few:
1. Make an appointment to privately speak with a priest at your Catholic church. Choose the priest carefully - you want to speak with the most compassionate, understanding one. While priests are required to go along with the church's policy publically, in private they can be much, much different. If the priest is understanding, a family intervention might be appropriate.
2. Explore other Catholic parishes, if necessary. Be aware that Episcopalians are the closest protestant demonination to Catholicism (they actually consider themselves Catholic) and they are much more progressive on the issue of homosexuality.
3. Please note that there is a lot of dissent in the Catholic church on the issue of homosexuality. Cardinal Martini - who recently passed away - said in his last interview just days before his death that the Church is 200 years out of date on many issues. In view of the recent scientific findings about homosexuality, the church has dug itself into a big hole and there is a chance it will reverse policy with the next pope.
4. Please seek treatment for depression. You will be better able to help those around you if your mental state is better.
I wish you all the best!
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