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Reginald Adams, A Gay Black Catholic Killed in Hate Crime, Remembered by Journalist
June 27, 2022
In 1973, Reginald Adams, a gay Catholic, was among the 32 people who died in a fire caused by arson at the Up Stairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans. It was the worst mass killing of LGBTQ people in twentieth-century U.S. history.
With God All Things ARE Possible!
June 26, 2022
A year has now passed since that day, and I reflect on what’s changed since that beautiful Pride Mass at which I preached.
Three Vignettes on LGBTQ Ministry from a Passionist Priest
June 25, 2022
For Pride Month, we invited Passionist Father John Lee, C.P., an ally and long-time minister with the LGBTQ community, to reflect on what he has learned from his pastoral experiences.
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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From the Margins to the Center
A Educational Series for LGBTQ Catholics & Allies about Engaging the Synod on Synodality
Programs programs this spring will help LGBTQ people and allies make their voices heard during the synodal process.
For more information about these programs or the Synod itself, click here.
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.