Living Into the Mystery of the Eucharist
To receive the Bread of Life that Jesus offers, we must be in tune with our innermost selves and with experiences which lead to deeper self-understanding
Entries by Liam Myers
Seattle Parents Form Group to Resist Catholic School’s Firing of LGBTQ+ Teacher
A Catholic school in Washington State has terminated a teacher because of her upcoming wedding to a same-gender partner, prompting backlash from the community and raising questions about the Archdiocese of Seattle’s handling of LGBTQ+ issues.
Graduate Students Criticize “Dignitas Infinita” in Open Letter to Pope
An open letter to Pope Francis has been published by Catholic students, theologians, pastoral ministers, educators, and others that expresses their “concern” with portions of the Vatican’s new declaration on human dignity, Dignitas Infinita.
Priest Resigns After Controversy Over LGBTQ-Negative Social Media Post
A Michigan priest has resigned after a controversy erupted when he apologized for allowing an openly gay author to read to students.
Georgetown U. Students Overwhelmingly Vote for Gender-Neutral Housing
Students at Georgetown University voted overwhelmingly in a referendum asking the school to establish gender-inclusive housing on campus, as well as a specific community for LGBTQ+ students.
Priest Apologizes After Gay Author Gives Reading at Catholic School
A Michigan priest has publicly apologized for allowing a gay author to read to a preschool class at the parish school, claiming the invited author “does not represent the values of our Catholic faith.”
Catholics in Virginia, Ohio Leading Drives to Ban LGBTQ+ Books in Public Libraries
In at least three places in the United States, conservative Catholics are involved in campaigns to remove books with LGBTQ+ characters from public libraries.
Ontario Catholic School Board Restricts Student Access to LGBTQ+ Books
The Waterloo Catholic District School Board, in southwest Ontario, recently restricted access to books that portray LGBTQ+ characters, making the texts unavailable to some students.
In Reversal, Calgary Catholic Schools Ban “Safe Space” Stickers
A Canadian Catholic school district has reportedly banned the use of “safe space” stickers in classrooms, contradicting the goals of the provincial teachers association.
Catholic Leaders in India Hail Supreme Court’s Anti-Marriage Equality Ruling
Several Catholic leaders in India have hailed a judicial ruling that the nation’s Parliament, not its courts, must decide whether to legalize marriage equality.