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Catholics Object to Pope Francis’ Claim LGBT Families Are Not Real Families
June 21, 2018
LGBT Catholic groups have reacted strongly against Pope Francis’ recent claim that only heterosexual couples and their children constitute a real family, further complicating the pope’s record on LGBT issues.
Youth Synod Document Shows Vatican Evolution on LGBT Topics
June 20, 2018
The Vatican has reached three new milestones in its evolution toward a greater dialogue with the LGBT community.
Catholic Responses Limited on U.S. Supreme Court’s Masterpiece Ruling
June 19, 2018
Earlier this month, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, concerning a baker who refused services to a same-gender couple. Normally, shortly after a significant event like the ruling, Bondings 2.0 compiles responses from Catholic individuals, organizations, and other relevant voices. But we have not published such a post until now as we expected more responses than the few published.
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New Language for Old Truths
A retreat for LGBT Catholics, families, pastoral ministers, and allies, led by Redemptorist Fr. Tony Flannery.
November 9-11, 2018 | Jesuit Center for Spiritual Growth, Wernersville, PA
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Living in Truth: The Call to Authenticity
Theologian Fr. Bryan Massingale will lead this retreat for gay priests, brothers, and deacons, inspired by the Gospel of John’s call to live the truth so as to have life abundant.
October 2-4, 2018 | Siena Retreat Center, Racine, WI
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Gracious Embodiment: Embracing Capacious Sexuality
A dialogue among lesbian sisters, congregational leaders, and formation and vocation ministers.
November 16-18, 2018 | Siena Retreat Center, Racine, WI
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