Fontbonne Academy provided the following statement regarding the dismissal of Matthew Barrett.

Fontbonne Academy does not discriminate against anyone based on their sexual orientation. Fontbonne is a school that is guided by the religious doctrines and beliefs of the Roman Catholic Church. The Church has a very specific belief that marriage between two persons of the same sex is contrary to the teachings of the Catholic church and that belief informs policies of how Fontbonne Academy and all Catholic schools are to operate on this issue.

— Gregg Chambers, Assistant Head of School for Mission Advancement