On Synod's First Day, Differing Opinions on What Can Be Expected
As I mentioned last week, I’m in Rome for the first part of October to... Read More
A Divided Response to Transgender Persons at Georgetown's Campus
/1 Comment/in Higher Education /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorOne step forward, one step back. This is the two step experienced by the trans community at Georgetown University's campus as its affiliated hospital faces a discrimination complaint even as name changes become accessible to students. Read More
Jesuit Fr. Thomas Reese Spells Out Falsehoods and Possibilities in Marriage Equality Responses
/9 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Higher Education, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorIn Bondings 2.0’s continuing effort to try to chronicle all the key Catholic reactions to the... Read More
Priest Removed from Seton Hall University Comes Out as Gay
/9 Comments/in Employment Issues, Higher Education, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorSeton Hall University's former chaplain removed recently for his publicly support of the NOH8 campaign has come out as gay, speaking as well about his removal for the first time. Read More
U. of Dallas Student to President: Apologize for Speaker or Admit That LGBT Students Are Unwelcome
/3 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor University of Dallas president Thomas W. Keefe is being asked to apologize for an anti-gay remarks made at the school's commencement ceremony earlier this month. 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
NEWS NOTES: Baptisms, Hermits, Movie, and Protests
/1 Comment/in Hierarchy, Higher Education, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorHere are some items that you might find of interest: 1) At an ordination in Rome,... Read More
CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Love Without Concrete Expressions Isn't Christian Love
/4 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorStudents at Boston College and the University of Notre Dame are challenging their universities to enact more concrete means of LGBTQ support, showing the limits of schools which offer a welcome without providing real pasoral care.
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CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Drag Shows and Rainbow Proms Among Spring Celebrations
/4 Comments/in Gender Identity, Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorThe University of San Diego (USD) is the latest Catholic campus to host an LGBT-centered social event, which critics often claim undermine a school's Catholic identity. But, as one theologian notes, it is precisely by offering such events celebrating sexual and gender diversity that the church's educational mission is fostered. 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
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