The Life and Times of the 'Gayest Catholic Parish' in the U.S.
The National Catholic Reporter’s Tom Fox greatly helped the burgeoning movement of gay-friendly Catholic parishes... Read More
Bondings 2.0
a daily blog of Catholic LGBTQ news, opinion, and spirituality
Federal Commission Rules Gay Teacher's Firing Was Likely Discrimination
/2 Comments/in Employment Issues, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorOn this Easter Monday, Bondings 2.0 offers two positive updates regarding church workers and incidents of anti-LGBT discrimination. Read More
What Are We to Make of Pope Francis' Inclusive Prison Visit?
/7 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorPope Francis joined 90 prison inmates for lunch during his visit to Naples last Saturday,... Read More
Catholic Parents Offer Home & Family to Rejected LGBTQ Youth
/4 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorCatholic parents with LGBT children are some of the most committed and effective advocates for a more just and inclusive Catholic Church. Among these are Deb and Steve Word of Fortunate Families who were recently profiled for their efforts housing LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. Read More
Art Show on Queer Saints Plays with Depictions of Gender
/3 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorHow does gender inform understandings of Catholic saints? An art exhibit at the Pacific School of... Read More
Is Elton John Correct? Is Pope Francis a 'Hero' for LGBT People?
/5 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThis week, Pope Francis received exuberant praise from openly gay British rock star, Elton John.... Read More
Homeless LGBT Youth Need Your Support This #SpiritDay
/13 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorIn a month from now, October 16th, millions of people nationwide will don purple clothing... Read More
Ugandan Archbishop: Do No Harm to Gay and Lesbian People
/2 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAmid reports that six LGBT people were stoned to death in Uganda last week, Archbishop... Read More
Malawi Human Rights Advocates Call Out Catholic Bishops on LGBT Issues
/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorTwo prominent human rights activists in Malawi have strongly criticized recent statements made by a group representing some of... Read More
Bishops Defund Immigrant Rights Group in Guilt-By-Association Case
/5 Comments/in Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorThe Voz Workers’ Rights Education Project in Portland, Oregon advocates for and aids migrant workers.... Read More
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