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Without Words
August 20, 2018
I forgot that my friends can see these posts. Via Facebook Messenger last night, one asked me, “So what will you write at that website about the Philadelphia grand jury report?”
Laity Key to Releasing Gay Priests from “Lying Trap,” Writes Theologian James Alison
August 19, 2018
Yesterday, Bondings 2.0 outlined the first column in Fr. James Alison’s two-part series on homosexuality and the priesthood. Today’s post summarizes the second column in The Tablet, which you can read in full here.
Issue of Gay Priests Is the “Elephant in the Sacristy,” Writes Theologian James Alison
August 18, 2018
Catholics in the United States are reeling after new revelations about sexual abuse that was systematically covered up for decades, including those incidents detailed in a Pennsylvania Grand Jury’s report and allegations deemed credible against once-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick, In the midst of this pain and anger, some Catholics have targeted gay priests and claimed homosexuality is the root cause of such abuse and maleficence. Theologian James Alison, an openly gay priest, responds.
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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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Spiritual Gems of Belgium and Germany
An LGBT-friendly pilgrimage led by Sister Jeannine Gramick as a journey of spirituality, history, culture, and friendship.
April 22-30, 2019
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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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