Finding Solace in Something That Makes You Feel Excluded
“I wasn’t reprimanded for being gay, but it certainly wasn’t applauded.”
Elsie Carson-Holt (she/her) is a journalist based in New York. She graduated from Wheaton College Massachusetts in 2024 with a double major in English and political science, and a minor in journalism. Her work has also appeared in publications such The Boston Globe, FAIR Media, LGBTQ Nation and The Indypendent.
“I wasn’t reprimanded for being gay, but it certainly wasn’t applauded.”
“Choosing to include does not divide us, it strengthens us.”
“We are grateful to Seton Hall administration for their continued support of our work in building Jewish spaces and for standing with us during this difficult decision.”
Archbishop: “A church in which you have to hide because of your sexual orientation cannot be in the spirit of Jesus.”
Did Pope Francis really do anything substantial on LGBTQ+ issues?
Panelists discussed the importance of community organizing, civic engagement, and voter participation.
“To live out our religion, we have to have a sense of humor.”
At many other Catholic universities, Malloy’s decisions to fly a pride flag and hire of a DEI director would be seen as attempting to create a culture of inclusivity and acceptance.
The book is a reminder to LGBTQ+ Catholics and their allies that the struggle (and joys) of being queer and Catholic are universal—but also take many different forms.
“Drawing is my favorite way to be contemplatively present to the present moment.”
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