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Bishop Disinvites Gay Men’s Choir from Parish Christmas Concert
January 20, 2020
A gay singing group was disinvited, by direction from the bishop, from a Nativity event at a Massachusetts Catholic parish during this past holiday season.
Spanish Catholic Magazine Profiles Two Gay Catholics on Their Experiences in Church
January 19, 2020
The Spanish-Catholic magazine Vida Nueva has profiled two gay men who encountered very different experiences within the Catholic Church.
U.S. Archbishop Says Pope Francis Named Transgender Rights as ‘Significant Issue’
January 18, 2020
A U.S. archbishop has claimed that during ad limina meetings, Pope Francis named the movement for transgender rights as a ‘significant issue’ of today alongside abortion.
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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Love Casts Out Fear
A Retreat for Gay Priests, Bishops, Brothers, and Deacons
April 14-16, 2020 | Marriottsville, Maryland
The retreat is designed to assist gay men in ministry in developing better self-understanding, spirituality, friendships, and a more honest relationship with the institutional Church. Participants will discuss questions like “How can we speak the truth about ourselves?” and “How can we respond fully and honestly to the call of Christ to feed his flock?”
For more information or to register, click here.
Creating a Spirit of Welcome
A Workshop on Integrating LGBTQ Issues in Catholic Schools
For Administrators, Staff & Faculty Leaders
This workshop is designed to help participants develop LGBTQ initiatives that fit the unique character of your school community. The program includes presentations, discussions, real life examples, small group activities, and discernment of next steps.
For more information or to schedule a program, 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.