From Darning Socks on Up, Ordinary Acts Help Build the Reign of God
In the steady witness of our lives, from the darning of socks on up, we’re invited to trust that God is always present.
Entries by Grace Doerfler
Pope Francis’ Welcome Is Life Changing for Community of Trans Women in Italy
For a community of trans women in Italy, finding welcome at a Catholic church—and from Pope Francis himself—has been life changing.
Hospital Acquisition by Catholic Entity Protested Over LGBTQ Healthcare Concerns
A petition to block a Catholic health system from acquiring the local hospital is gaining momentum in rural Connecticut. The coalition of residents, called Save Day Kimball Hospital, is concerned about restrictions the Catholic healthcare provider could place on gender-affirming care and reproductive healthcare, among other services.
Catholic Therapist Writes About Personal Journey to Being an Ally for LGBTQ+ Youth
In a recent essay for Faith on View Daily, a Catholic pediatric therapist wrote eloquently on the need to care for LGBTQ+ youth.
Paulist Fathers Expelled from Newman Center as New Bishop Shifts LGBTQ+ Approach
Paulist priests who have long headed ministry at The Ohio State University’s Catholic Newman Center have been removed by a newly-appointed bishop. It was a surprise move that some believe signals a more conservative approach to LGBTQ+ issues in the diocese, such as when the words “All Are Welcome” were removed from the Center’s signage.
Married Gay Couple Preaches at Mass About the Miracles of Parenting and Their Parish
Parishioners at Old St. Patrick’s Church in Chicago gathered for Mass on Father’s Day weekend listened as two married gay men offered a reflection at Mass together.
Outreach Conference on LGBTQ+ Ministry Had Palpable Sense of Gladness and Welcome
The first in-person Outreach LGBTQ Ministry Conference, held in June at Fordham University, was an occasion for celebration of LGBTQ+ Catholic identities, commitment to ongoing ministry, and discussion of the LGBTQ+ issues today.
U.S. Bishops Object to New Title IX Revisions Aimed at Protecting LGBTQ Students
The chairmen of three U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops committees have expressed concern about proposed revisions to Title IX regulations, specifically as they might pertain to Catholic teaching on sexual orientation, gender identity, and abortion.
Gay Catholic Who Was Plaintiff in Obergefell Case Publishes New Memoir
Recently reviewed America, Greg Bourke’s memoir tells the story of his devotion to his husband, his faith, and his country.
Transgender Teaching Aide for Disabled Student Denied Job by Catholic School
When Wilhelmina Indermaur came out as queer and transgender, she found the Catholic Church to be a “safe place” for her. But that sense of belonging was shattered in June when a Catholic school forbade her employment because of her trans identity.