In a final note about 2017, an Australian archbishop has said the year was an “annus horibilis” or horrible year due, in part, to marriage equality’s passage in that country. But where he sees horror, I see much hope.
Take a look at the the diversity of holy families that exist in today’s church! And find out their formulas for holiness, too.
With Christmas approaching, news has broken that three parish musicians were fired from their positions at two Minnesota parishes because they are in same-gender marriages. Protests against the decision led to the further dismissal of a parish leader from liturgical ministries.
Today’s post features reactions from participants at the second assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics, which took place in Munich, Germany this past November.
A Wisconsin archbishop has expressed support for a priest in his archdiocese who came out as gay this past weekend.
A Catholic priest came out as gay to his parishioners at Mass this past weekend, drawing a standing ovation that is similar to what many gay priests have experienced when they came out publicly.
Five years ago, the University of Notre Dame released “Beloved Friends and Allies,” a pastoral plan aimed at making the campus more inclusive and providing support to LGBTQ students. But one student has now written that efforts to promote diversity are not enough and that the University is failing its LGBTQ students.
A week ago, Australian legislators passed a marriage equality law following the nation’s non-binding postal survey this fall and years of debate. A Catholic priest has since expressed his desire to celebrate a same-gender couple’s wedding amid more muted reactions from church leaders.
How should Catholics approach the legal case Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission about which oral arguments were heard by the U.S. Supreme Court last week? John Gehring of Faith in Public Life said the answer to this question is nuanced, but clear.