Swiss Bishops Offer Supportive Comments After Another Bishop's Error

A Swiss bishop criticized for remarks deemed by some as advocating the death penalty for lesbian and gay people has apologized. His remorse has stopped neither public criticism from a fellow prelate nor the filing of criminal charges however. Read More

U.S. Catholics Like Pope Francis, But They Differ With Him on Marriage Equality

One benefit of a papal visit is that the media focuses its attention on the... Read More

Trans* Advocacy Happening Among Some Traditionally-Inclined Catholics

Transgender topics are increasingly being discussed in Catholic circles, including in more traditional members of the church.... Read More

Pope Francis' Remark About Children's Book Raises Question of His Support for Lesbian and Gay Families

Pope Francis is once again making headlines for a message which may have contained a... Read More

Let’s Have a World Meeting of ALL Families

Today’s post is written by a guest blogger: Deacon Ray Dever of St. Paul Catholic Church,... Read More

New Ways Ministry Congratulates St. Mary’s Academy on Adoption of Employment Non-Discrimination Policy

The following is the statement of Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director, New Ways Ministry, in response... Read More

BREAKING NEWS: In Quick Victory, Catholic School Reverses Position in Firing of Lesbian Teacher

St. Mary's Academy in Portland has altered its employment policies after widespread backlash against administrators' decision to fire a lesbian counselor, Lauren Brown. Bondings 2.0 reported on this incident earlier today and you can find more details here. Read More

Dismissed Lesbian Educator Refuses Catholic School's Monetary Offer

A Catholic school in Oregon withdrew a job offer because the newly hired educator is gay. This is not a first going back to school, but this case is revealing the depths to which Catholic administrators will go to silence LGBT church workers. Read More

New Location and New Opinions on LGBT Catholic Events in Philadelphia

An important location update about the eviction from a Philadelphia Catholic parish of New Ways... Read More

Chicago Archbishop: 'We Must Be Open to New Avenues & Creativity When It Comes to Families'

Chicago's Archbishop Blase Cupich called for the church to improve its welcome of nontraditional families in his homily last Sunday, offering a beautiful reflection as the church prepares for October's Synod of Bishops. Read More