Words, Words, Words
"Stop disputing about words. This serves no useful purpose since it harms those who listen." Read More
Bondings 2.0
a daily blog of Catholic LGBTQ news, opinion, and spirituality
Was School Board’s Alternative Pride Flag ‘Insulting’ or a ‘Step’ Toward Affirmation?
A Catholic school board in Ontario, Canada, has decided not to allow schools to fly LGBTQ Pride month flags, following a controversy over which of two competing designs should be allowed to be used. Read More
As Pride Commences, LGBTQ Catholic Advocates Demand the Church Say “Black Lives Matter”
Two noted Catholic LGBTQ advocates have written about this moment in history and its connections to white supremacy in the United States. Today's post features excerpts from these authors' words about how Catholics can and should respond to the urgent demand that police and state violence stop killing black people. Read More
Detroit Archdiocese Bans Group Formed to Support Families of LGBTQ Catholics
An auxiliary bishop in Detroit has told a parish group formed to support families of LGBTQ Catholics that they could not meet or hold events on church property, including the local church which had housed them for decades. Read More
Next Steps: Developing Catholic LGBTQ Ministry–An Online Series
Announcing an online series to help Catholic parish ministers and volunteers learn how to start or further enhance LGBTQ ministry in their communities Read More
Bishop: Pentecost Reminds the Church That All Are Welcome
The church at its origins is a community both intimate and universal; diversity is evident from the outset. Read More
Fr. James Martin Honors Scientist Who Showed Homosexuality Is Biological; And More News
Today's post features Fr. James Martin's tribute to a leading scientist who helped normalize homosexuality and stories from young adults about their experiences with the church and LGBTQ issues. Read More
Archbishop Zuppi: Church Must See Lesbian/Gay People as God Sees Them
In a new book, an Italian cardinal offered his perspective on Pope Francis’ approach to homosexuality and the Catholic Church. Read More
Archdiocese Rebuffs Terminated Gay Church Worker’s Attempts at Dialogue, Reconciliation
A church worker whose job was terminated over their same-gender marriage has spoken out about the employment dispute and efforts to address the church's treatment of LGBTQ employees. Read More
Yook Woo-Dang, Korean Gay Catholic Poet, Remembered on Anniversary of Suicide
April 26th marked the 17th anniversary of the death of South Korean gay activist Yook Woo-Dang, who died by suicide in protest of discrimination against LGBTQ people. He was 18 years old. A devout Catholic, Woo Dang is remembered for the poetry he wrote to cope with living in the margins. Read More