Prayer Vigil Will Remember Orlando Victims & Call on Bishops to Speak Out
LGBT Catholics and their supporters will gather in vigil at the U.S. Bishops Conference November... Read More
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On Orlando: Why Can’t Catholic Bishops Say ‘Gay’ ?
/28 Comments/in Hierarchy /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThis past week, I have been in London, England, for New Ways Ministry connections, and... Read More
Trans* Advocacy Happening Among Some Traditionally-Inclined Catholics
/3 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorTransgender topics are increasingly being discussed in Catholic circles, including in more traditional members of the church.... Read More
Pope Francis' Appointments Raise Stakes at October Synod on the Family
/1 Comment/in Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorDelegates personally appointed by Pope Francis could positively alter outcomes at this fall's Synod of Bishops when it comes to LGBT issues, but even if they do not this rebalancing will certainly produce heated debate. Read More
Jamie Manson: Catholic Schools Must Say "No More" in Firing of LGBT Teachers
/9 Comments/in Employment Issues, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorFiring LGBT teachers from Catholic schools must stop, says a National Catholic Reporter columnist, at the same time the Archdiocese of San Francisco's disputed teaching contracts near resolution. Below, there are also additional updates in the cases of several fired church workers. Read More
Teacher Resigns Over San Francisco Contract Proposals Which California Lawmakers Are Investigating
/3 Comments/in Employment Issues, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAnother teacher is leaving San Francisco's Catholic school system due to proposed contract changes targeting LGBT and ally employees, a resignation coming at the same time California's legislature holds hearings on the controversy. Read More
Historically Catholic Nations Lead on Transgender & Intersex Civil Rights
/12 Comments/in Gender Identity, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorTransgender Italians can now self-declare their gender identity on official records following a court ruling, another sign of historically Catholic nations' increasing leadership in expanding rights for trans and intersex communities. Read More
"Francis Bishops" Question U.S. Church's Priorities, But Is This Real Change?
/14 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorRare public discussions erupted at the U.S. bishops' spring meeting, as newly appointed prelates questioned whether the bishops' recent priorities aligned with Pope Francis. Though a hopeful sign, other events raises questions about whether the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' is really changing. Read More
S.F. Parents and Students Say Revised Teaching Handbook Is Still Problematic
/1 Comment/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAfter months of protest, the Archdiocese of San Francisco has revised the enhanced morality clauses proposed for teaching contracts. These revisions are not quieting tensions in the archdiocese that seem far from resolved. Read More
Nuns Who Walked Out of Catholic H.S. Need a Lesson in Gospel Reconciliation
/6 Comments/in Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorSan Francisco’s continuing saga with the intersection of LGBT issues and Catholicism took an unusual... Read More
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