As Christmas Approaches, Priest Fires Three Gay Musicians, Dismisses Liturgical Minister

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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. Read More

Rainbow Catholics Share Experiences of Global LGBT Gathering

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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. Read More

LGBT Catholics from Around the Globe Gather in Munich

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The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) held its Second Assembly, with almost 100 participants from 35 nations gathering in Munich/Dachau, Germany, for three days of discussion, prayer, support, and camraderie. Read More

What Does a Holy Family Look Like? What Makes Your Family Holy?

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On the last Sunday in December, Catholics around the world will celebrate the Feast of... Read More

Archbishop Expresses Support for Priest Who Came Out as Gay

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A Wisconsin archbishop has expressed support for a priest in his archdiocese who came out as gay this past weekend. Read More

Gay Priest Comes Out to Parishioners’ Standing Ovations

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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. Read More

New Ways Ministry Responds to Interfaith Statement Denying Transgender Experience

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A negative statement on gender identity from 20 U.S. religious leaders shows the continued ignorance of gender awareness that exists among people who shape church teaching and policy.  Read More

A Voice in the Desert Crying Out: Reflections for the Third Sunday of Advent

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The nature of Advent is that it is both like the snow that glistens and the ground that does not. Like snow that falls and glistens in the quiet of night, Advent is filled with hope, joy, and familial love. Underneath the snow, however, is the ground that doesn’t glisten—the reality that waits to be faced once the snow melts. Read More

Is the University of Notre Dame Failing LGBTQ Students?

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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. Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Less Pomp, More Humility Can Help Clerics Understand LGBT Issues

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An Australian bishop calls on priests to eliminate clericalism in their lives and ministry. Such a development could greatly benefit the Church's relationship with the LGBT community. Read More