Three Activists Behind Marian Icon with Pro-LGBTQ Imagery Acquitted by Polish Court
Three Polish activists who reimagined and distributed a Marian icon with pro-LGBTQ symbols have been acquitted by a district court in Plock, Poland.
Entries by Angela Howard-McParland
Catholics Nationwide Reject Lansing Diocese’s New Transgender-Negative Policy
The Diocese of Lansing’s new policy on gender identity continues to generate strong opposition from community members, as well as national faith-based organizations.
Sydney Archbishop Criticizes Queer Concert Held Outside City’s Cathedral
The Archbishop of Sydney has criticized the city council’s sponsorship and advertising of a recent “Heaps Gay Live & Queer” concert held outside the city’s cathedral. LGBTQ advocates have objected to the archbishop’s comments, while some anti-equality protestors tried to disrupt the concert.
Lesbian Nuns Are Staying in the Church, Continuing to Wrestle with It, Say Authors
As a Sister of Mercy, Janet Rozzano has spent a lifetime focused on compassion and love towards the marginalized. Yet it was not until she was in her 40s and had been a sister for over 25 years that she also began to offer that same acceptance to herself as she explored her sexual identity as a lesbian.
Georgetown U. Students Oppose Conference Named After LGBTQ-Negative Bishop
More than 600 members of the Georgetown University community, including over 30 student organizations, signed a petition asking the University to take action regarding its annual Cardinal O’Connor Conference on Life, in part because of the event namesake’s anti-LGBTQ record.
Michigan Diocese Releases New Transgender-Negative Policy for Catholic Agencies
The Diocese of Lansing, Michigan, has released a new policy on gender identity that requires all of its agencies to acknowledge only a person’s assigned sex at birth.
Polish Activists Face Criminal Charges for Depicting Mary and Jesus with Rainbow Haloes
A court trial has begun for three Polish activists charged with offending religious sentiment after they created and posted images of a revered icon with a rainbow halo.
Authors of Book on Lesbian and Queer Nuns Speak Out in New Interview
Authors from New Ways Ministry’s new book on lesbian and queer women religious share their stories of coming out, the spiritual life, community, and more.
Remembering Nickie Valdez, An LGBTQ Catholic Pioneer
An LGBTQ Catholic who refused to be sidelined by the institution due to her sexual orientation, and who was a pioneer in her hometown for Catholic LGBTQ ministry and advocacy, has passed away.
Guam Politician Barred from Being Confirmation Sponsor Over Same-Gender Relationship
The Lt. Governor of Guam has been prohibited from sponsoring his niece at confirmation due to his same-gender relationship.