Rankings Omit Catholic Colleges from LGBT-Friendly List, But Also Fail to Tell Full Story
College classes are still a few weeks away, but the Princeton Review’s annual rankings of... Read More
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Cardinal Kasper: After Ireland, Same-Sex Unions Now 'Central Issue' for 2015 Synod
/12 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor Cardinal Walter Kasper says same-gender partnerships are now a "central" issue for the 2015 synod, contrasting other top bishops calling for dialogue or intent on stopping any change. Read More
CAMPUS CHRONICLES: LGBT Issues Play a Role in Catholic Colleges' Commencement Ceremonies
/4 Comments/in Hierarchy, Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorCardinal Timothy Dolan of New York is addressing Le Moyne College graduates today with hundreds promising to ignore his speech after asking for Dolan's removal. Read More
CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Jesuit Schools Gather to Discuss LGBT Issues on Campus
/2 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorStudents and campus personnel from Jesuit colleges and universities across the U.S. gathered at Georgetown... Read More
Catholic Officials Appeal to Congress for Nullification of D.C. Human Rights Laws
/9 Comments/in Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorWith the support of Catholic officials, two Senators introduced legislation to repeal human rights amendments passed by the District of Columbia earlier this year, including one protective of LGBT student rights.
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CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Chipotle Celebration Follows Catholic Teammate's Coming Out
/1 Comment/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorThe spring semester has brought many positive developments for LGBT inclusion at Catholic colleges and universities in the United States. Below, Bondings 2.0 features some of the highlights with links provided to read more. Read More
Amid Conflicting Statements, Catholic Healthcare System Considers Granting Benefits to Same-Sex Couples
/4 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorConflicting statements have led to a growing controversy about whether the nation’s sixth largest Catholic healthcare... Read More
LGBTQ Children in Catholic Families: A Deacon’s View of Holy Family Sunday
/47 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorSubscribe to Bondings 2.0 for daily Catholic LGBT updates in the upper right hand corner. Like us... Read More
CAMPUS CHRONICLES: 'Queer Peers' & 'Play Like a Champion' Programs Tackle Homophobia
/0 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorCatholic higher education in the US has often led on LGBT inclusion in the Church, acting... Read More
CAMPUS CHRONICLES: College LGBT Rankings Rooted in Misperceptions
/4 Comments/in Higher Education /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorWriting the “Campus Chronicles” series for this blog, I frequently report on the good works being done... Read More
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