As Australian Vote Concludes, Catholics Should ‘Vote Yes’ on Reconciliation and the Common Good

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Yesterday was the final day for Australians to submit ballots in the nation's postal survey over marriage equality, a debate in which Catholics have been heavily involved. With the results to be announced in less than two weeks, it is time for Catholics to consider what comes next. Read More

Diocese Defends Guidelines on Denying Funerals to Married Lesbian/Gay Catholics

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LGBT advocates have sharply criticized guidelines from the Diocese of Madison that would bar married lesbian/gay Catholics from receiving funerals in the church, prompting a defense from Bishop Robert Morlino and the Diocese. Read More

Georgetown Students Vote to Preserve LGBT-Negative Group’s Funding

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A student group at Georgetown University which promotes anti-LGBT views will retain its funding after facing student complaints. Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Pope Francis on Respecting Consciences

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Addressing new bishops in September, Pope Francis invited them to be more respectful of people's consciences and address their concrete realities rather than just pontificating theory. He told those gathered. . . Read More

Catholics Help Queer and Trans Youth Start West Virginia Retreat and Farm

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How did four queer and trans young adults end up running a retreat house and farm in the middle of Appalachia? The answer to this question can be found in an unusual story of how Catholics who live the church’s social justice tradition are helping to preserve natural resources while standing up for LGBTQ equality.  Read More

Will Sexual Orientation Derail Canonization for Fr. Mychal Judge?

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As regular readers of Bondings 2.0 may be aware, New Ways Ministry has launched a campaign to find people who knew Fr. Mychal Judge, OFM, the New York City Fire Department Chaplain who died in the World Trade Center Attacks on 9/11.  The purpose is finding such people is to assist a Vatican researcher who is exploring the canonization of this Franciscan priest who ministered to many marginalized communities, including LGBT Catholics. This campaign hit a little bump in the road last month . . . . Read More

Church Officials Impose Strict Gender Norms on Young Children, But Why?

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Two incidents at Catholic parishes reveal a troubling attempt in the church to impose gender norms as if matters of faith, and raise questions about how church officials' are using their power against gender non-conforming children. Read More

On the Feast of All Saints, We Honor Queer Saints

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On this Feast Day of All Saints, Roman Catholics celebrate the lives of all saints, both known and unknown within our Tradition. This includes the queer saints! Read More

On Coming Out, Queer Catholic Says “I Think Hope is Huge”

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Lizzie Sextro identifies as a faithful Catholic queer woman. She shared about her own coming out story that involved bringing together these multiple identities in what she described as a "difficult process." But she holds onto hope that changing is coming to the church. Read her full story. . . Read More

Alberta’s Catholic Officals Can Improve Sexual Education Teaching, But Will They?

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Controversy is again erupting in Alberta over Catholic schools' handling of LGBT and other gender/sexuality issues, highlighting anew church officials' choice about whether Catholic education in the province is going to prioritize students' well-being or anti-LGBT ideology. . . Read More