St. Vincent de Paul Society Gives Grant to LGBT Center Despite Bishop's Challenge

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Yesterday, we reported on some developments in Ireland that showed that Irish Catholics were responding... Read More

Gay Group Marching in NYC St. Patrick's Day Parade Is a Major Step Forward

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St. Patrick’s Day will be more LGBT-inclusive for New Yorkers next year, with organizers of that... Read More

NEWS NOTES: June 18, 2014

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Here are some items you might find of interest: 1) Most Holy Redeemer Catholic parish,... Read More

‘Year of Lady Gaga,’ IDAHOT, & Other Events Show Catholic High Schools’ Progress

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Catholic colleges have long modeled LGBT acceptance for the wider Church, offering student organizations and offices tasked with... Read More

SYNOD SHORTS: Vatican Censorship? Theory-Practice Gap? Fragmentation? Western Bias?

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SYNOD SHORTS is a new, occasional series designed to bring you news about the upcoming... Read More

"Philomena" Film Contains Lessons on Justice & Forgiveness for Catholics Hurt by Church

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“Philomena” is nominated for four Oscars at tonight’s Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and  has... Read More

Japanese Bishops Strikingly Honest in Report on Family & Marriage

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Yet more bishops’ conferences are releasing the results of surveys and consultations made in preparations... Read More

Signs of Openness on LGBT and Marriage Issues from Two European Church Leaders

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Two European prelates have made statements recently which point, once again, toward a more open... Read More

NEWS NOTES: January 28, 2014

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Here are some items that you may find of interest: 1) At the end of... Read More

CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Was Banning the Legion of Mary the Best Possible Response to Their Anti-Gay Message?

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A state-run university in Ireland has banned a campus chapter of the Legion of Mary... Read More