Transgender Man Denied Care by Catholic Hospital Minutes Before Surgery
A transgender man was denied surgery as part of his medical transition by a Catholic hospital just minutes before it was about to begin.
Entries by Jonathan Nisly
Nebraska Catholic Conference Working to Defeat Bill Banning Conversion Therapy
The Nebraska Catholic Conference has spoken out against a bill that would ban conversion therapy in the state. Conversion therapy refers to an attempt to change an individual’s sexual or gender identity through psychological treatment.
SPLC Condemns Catholic Anti-LGBTQ Organization’s Hate Video
The Southern Poverty Law Center reported on a recent episode of a conservative Catholic anti-LGBTQ YouTube show as part of their “Hatewatch” investigation project.
College of Saint Rose Offering Free Chest Binders to Students
The College of Saint Rose, a Catholic school in Albany, NY, has made free chest binders available to all students through the college’s counseling center.
North Carolina Pastor Reinvites Lesbian City Council Member to Catholic School After Canceling Event
A pastor in Durham, North Carolina has now reinvited a lesbian City Council member whom he had previously disinvited from a speaking engagement at the parish’s elementary school.
QUOTES TO NOTE: On the Intersection of LGBTQ and Catholic Identities
The intersection of queer and Catholic identities has drawn attention at two major events here in the U.S., with some interesting quotes for reflection.
Seton Hall Removes Link to Courage from Website
After pushback from a student, Seton Hall University has removed a link to Courage International from its website.
Pope Francis Met by LGBTQ Kiss-In During World Youth Day
Joyful protesters greeted Pope Francis during World Youth Day celebrations with a kiss. LGBTQ activists organized a kiss-in, or “besaton” in Spanish, to coincide with the Pope’s visit to the events in Panama City, Panama .