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LGBTQ Catholics Express Relief, Disappointment at Supreme Court’s Adoption Ruling
June 21, 2021
Today’s post features reactions to the Fulton v. City of Philadelphia ruling from both Catholics and LGBTQ advocates.
Coming Out in the Midst of the Storm
June 20, 2021
When I was in the earliest stages of coming out and was sorting through my feelings about my sexuality, I felt as though there was a stormy ocean inside my mind, heart, and body.
After Fulton, What Is Next for LGBTQ Catholics?
June 19, 2021
What does the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on non-discrimination claims when it comes to social service agencies this mean for LGBTQ+ Catholics and those who love them?
Journeys: A Scriptural Reflection Series for LGBTQ People and Allies
JOURNEYS is an invitation to walk with our ancestors, discover the great source of love, and celebrate our identities as children of God and LGBT persons and allies of faith. Each prayer guide in the series contains a section of Scripture, followed by questions for reflection. These questions can be used for personal meditation, journaling, or group conversations.
To access the Journeys reflections, click here
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Next Steps: Developing Catholic LGBTQ Ministry
A Multi-Part Online Series (now underway)
This series is designed to help parishioners, pastoral leaders, and church staff members figure out what form LGBTQ ministry should take in their community. The material will help parish community and staff members discern individually and together what the next steps should be to create a more welcoming pastoral environment for LGBTQ people—even if the next steps are your first steps.
For more information or to sign up for updates, click here.
Trans-forming Love
A program of education, dialogue, and prayer about welcoming transgender people.
The goal of this program is to reflect on how we as Catholics can respond pastorally to transgender people. The program includes information on gender identity and development, pastoral outreach, and spiritual dimensions. No prior knowledge is needed. There will be Q&A sessions, small group discussions, and informational handouts.
For more information and to host a program, click here.