Catholics Resist Bay Area Bishops’ Letter Denying Transgender Identities
Catholic parents and community members have strongly resisted a transgender-negative joint letter from two California bishops this fall. Read More
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Sister Jeannine Gramick Describes Her Meeting With Pope Francis
You have probably read some stories about my recent meeting with Pope Francis, but I'd like to share some more facts and feelings. Read More
LGBTQ+ Advocates Gather at Worcester Diocese’s Chancery to Protest Gender Policy
More than 100 people in Massachusetts gathered to oppose one diocese's new LGBTQ-negative schools policy, adding to sustained criticism of the policy, including from some church officials. Read More
Catholic School Staff, Parents, Students Protest Oakland Diocese’s Proposed Gender Policy
A Catholic school community in California is trying to stop a transgender-negative policy from being released by the diocese, saying the bishop and diocesan officials have failed to dialogue and engage real concerns. Read More
The Diocese of Worcester’s New Gender Policy Is a Bit Too Familiar
My first clue was a misspelling of the Holy Father’s name (“Frances”), which appears in both policies. This error prompted me to take a closer look. Read More
Massachusetts Catholics, LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn Worcester Diocese’s Gender Policy
Backlash against the Diocese of Worcester's new policy on gender identity has continued, with some LGBTQ+ launching a petition ahead of local Pride celebrations kicking off next month. Read More
Catholic High Schools Refuse to Implement Worcester Bishop’s LGBTQ-Negative Policy
Two Catholic high schools in the Diocese of Worcester have rejected a new diocesan policy on LGBTQ+ issues, saying in a joint letter that the school's current policies are sufficient for "respecting the sacred dignity of the students entrusted to our care." Read More
Why We Should Like Public Accommodations Laws: A Response to “303 Creative”
Some commentators think the opinion is a narrow, correct reading of the law. I disagree. I think everyone, including you, should join together in rejecting its reasoning. Read More
University of Portland Downplays Archdiocese’s Transgender-Negative Policy; More News
The University of Portland has affirmed its support for transgender students after the local archdiocese issued an LGBTQ-negative policy regarding Catholic education. Today’s post includes this story, as well as other updates from Catholic colleges. Read More
Two Catholic Theologians Debate Whether “Gender Theory” Is a Threat or Opportunity
America recently invited two Catholic theologians back to continue a conversation about gender identity, which they began in the same publication late last year. Read More