Episcopalian Bishops Object to LGBTQ-Negative Catholic Group’s Use of Seminary

/4 Comments/in , , , /by
Episcopal bishops in New York have expressed their opposition to a proposed long-term lease of seminary space to a Catholic group over concerns the group has anti-LGBTQ+ associations, as well as issues around transparency in funding. Read More

Georgetown U. Students Overwhelmingly Vote for Gender-Neutral Housing

/0 Comments/in , , , , /by
Students at Georgetown University voted overwhelmingly in a referendum asking the school to establish gender-inclusive housing on campus, as well as a specific community for LGBTQ+ students. Read More

500+ Sign Open Letter Demanding LGBTQ+ Inclusion at Providence College

/1 Comment/in , , /by
An open letter from more than 500 members of the Providence College community is calling on the school's president to stop suppressing LGBTQ+ inclusion on campus. Read More

Amid Pride Dispute, Faculty to Hold Confidence Vote on Catholic School’s President

/0 Comments/in , , /by
Faculty members at St. Edward’s University, Texas, are expected to hold a confidence vote about the school’s president, following students' concerns about the administration’s removal of a Pride flag on campus. Read More

Students at St. Edward’s University Protest Removal of Pride Flag on Campus

/1 Comment/in , , /by
After a Pride flag in a Catholic university's campus coffeehouse was removed by school administrators, students are calling for changes to increase inclusivity at the institution. Read More

German Theologians Seek Pro-LGBTQ+ Revisions to Vatican Licensing Process

/2 Comments/in , , , , /by
Theologians in Germany have called revisions to the process by which teaching licenses are granted, prompted in part by an LGBTQ-related dispute and a desire to end sexuality-based discrimination. Read More

“Scripture and Trans Rights Are Not At Odds,” Writes Univ. of Dayton Professor

/1 Comment/in , , , , , , /by
"The Bible was written in a patriarchal time, but it recognizes that people reimagined and reshaped their gender identities back then—just like they do today.” Read More

It’s Time for Catholics to Follow Pope Francis’ Welcome of Transgender People

/0 Comments/in , , , , , , , , , /by
Catholics who support LGBTQ+ people are always excited when Pope Francis says something positive. Yet, how often do we follow his example of outreach and support? Read More

Sacred Heart U. Breaks Ground Hiring New Manager of LGBTQ+ Affairs

/2 Comments/in , , , /by
A Catholic university in Connecticut joins a small but growing number of church-affiliated institutions who are establishing more resources, like student centers and staff, to support LGBTQ+ students. Read More

In Reversal, Saint Mary’s College Ends Policy Welcoming Transgender Students

/4 Comments/in , , , , , /by
A Catholic women's college has reversed its decision to admit transgender students after facing backlash from the local bishop. Read More