Nicholas Coppola on Queer Catholic Faith Webinar
DignityUSA’s popular webinar series, “Queer Catholic Faith,” will feature an interview with Nicholas Coppola,... Read More
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Nicholas Coppola In His Own Words
/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorBondings 2.0 has been covering the story of Nicholas Coppola, a gay Catholic volunteer lay... Read More
LGBT Advocates, Vatican Observers React to Synod on the Family's Final Report
/5 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, New Ways Ministry /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorNow that the Synod on the Family is concluded, much is already being written about an event The New York Times called the "most momentous, and contentious, meeting of bishops" since Vatican II. Below, Bondings 2.0 provides some early commentaries and reactions related to LGBT topics. Read More
LGBT Catholics and Allies Will Welcome Pope Francis to the White House
/9 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorWhen President Obama welcomes Pope Francis to the White House this Wednesday, he will be accompanied by a number of LGBT Catholics and other advocates. Not all, however, are pleased with the invitations though they are cause for celebration. Catholics invited include: Read More
Take Part in Petitions and Actions to Greet Pope Francis' Arrival in the U.S.
/3 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Pope Francis /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorToday begins an important week in the U.S. Catholic LGBT history. The World Meeting of... Read More
Gay Catholic to Welcome Pope Francis with President Obama, While Others Call for Greater Dialogue
/2 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorWhen President Barack Obama welcomes Pope Francis to the White House later this month, he will do so accompanied by a young gay Catholic but many are still criticizing the pontiff for failing to encounter more intentionally some LGBT Catholics in the U.S. Read More
NEWS NOTES: Synod Week in Review
/2 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorSynod news, particularly in regard to lesbian and gay issues, has been fast and furious... Read More
Fired Employees Seek Papal Audience; Theologian Looks at Discrimination's Root
/3 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThe chorus of voices opposing the recent firings of LGBT people from Catholic institutions increased... Read More
Despised and Rejected: Where Is God When the Church Dismisses a Gay Catholic?
/0 Comments/in Employment Issues, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorWhen we’ve been reporting about LGBT people and supporters being fired from jobs at Catholic... Read More
Gay Teacher Fired from Catholic Prep School for Applying for Marriage License
/12 Comments/in Employment Issues, Marriage & Family, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorA teacher at a Catholic prep school in Pennsylvania has been fired from his position... Read More
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