Yes - an odd and bizarre story, to say the least.

But....why do you not mention that the lesbian daughter - Barbara Johnson - was later found out to be a Buddhist?  and therefore not really "eligible" to take Communion?

And, the priest involved also issued a statement - would have been fair to include it, don't you think?

http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/father-marcel-guarnizo-i-did-only-thing-faithful-catholic-priest-could-do

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/lesbian-denied-communion-at-her-mothers-funeral-is-also-a-buddhist