What to Make of Cardinal Marx's Ambivalence Toward Gay & Lesbian Couples?

Readers of this blog may become tired over the next year of hearing about Munich’s... Read More

Catholic Justice Voices Decry New Morality Directives for High School Teachers

The San Francisco Archdiocese’s revised moral conduct code for its high school teachers has been... Read More

Pope Francis Endorses Bans on Pro-LGBT Laws in Slovakia

Pope Francis blessed efforts to deny LGBT rights in Slovakia while addressing a group of pilgrims during his Wednesday audience. Read More

While Oakland Diocese Relaxes Teacher Contract, San Francisco Tightens Theirs

Two dioceses on either side of the San Francisco Bay have taken different approaches to... Read More

Giant Step for Transgender Welcome, But Not As Far for Gay & Lesbian People

In a wide-ranging interview with Vermont Public Radio, Bishop Christopher Coyne, installed as the tenth... Read More

Ireland's "Gay Moment" as Marriage Referendum and Ban on Employment Discrimination Approach

As Ireland's referendum on same-gender marriage approaches this spring, LGBT issues are making headlines nationwide in what one columnist calls 'Ireland's gay moment.' Irish legislators are also considering a bill regarding family law for same-gender couples, separate from marriage rights, and a review of the country's ban on gay blood donors. The following are recent developments with links provided for further reading. Read More

Anti-Bullying Workshop Cancelled for Failing to Present "Other Side"

A planned anti-bullying workshop at a Catholic school in County Dublin, Ireland, was cancelled because... Read More

Catholic Parents Offer Home & Family to Rejected LGBTQ Youth

Catholic 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

Canadian Professor Gives Catholics a Lesson on Courage and Faith

In December 2014, Bondings 2.0 reported on a controversy in the Alberta province of Canada concerning... Read More

WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Widen the Synod Circle with Diverse Voices

“WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?” is  Bondings 2.0′s series on how Catholics–the hierarchy and laity–can... Read More