The former auxiliary bishop of Pittsburgh and current bishop of Providence, Rhode Island, is facing backlash on social media after he tweeted that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ Pride Month events. The tweet from Thomas Tobin read as follows:

“A reminder that Catholics should not support or attend LGBTQ “Pride Month” events held in June. They promote a culture and encourage activities that are contrary to Catholic faith and morals. They are especially harmful for children.”

Actress Mia Farrow was among 60,000 people who replied on Twitter, calling the bishop’s comments “pure ignorance & bigotry.” Farrow and many others who criticized the tweet also referred to the sex abuse of children by clergy.

On Sunday, Tobin defended the tweet saying it was his obligation to teach the faith “clearly and compassionately, even on very difficult and sensitive issues..and he says he has received widespread support for his words.

Critics are calling on Pittsburgh Bishop David Zubik to condemn Bishop Tobin’s words. But so far, there has been no response from Zubik.