Caitlyn Jenner, The Archbishop, Fr. Barron, and Me
Caitlyn Jenner's coming out via Vanity Fair and the ensuing national conversation has triggered some foolish responses from Catholic clergy. Read More
San Francisco Archbishop on Caitlyn Jenner: Trans* Identities Undermine Faith
/16 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorSan Francisco's archbishop said trans* people threaten the Catholic faith while speaking in New York last week, adding yet another incident to his lengthy anti-LGBT record and reiterating his image of church which varies so greatly from Catholic in his archdiocese. Read More
Has the Marriage Referendum Victory Ended Catholicism in Ireland?
/4 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThe Irish vote for marriage equality will certainly have great effects on the lives of... Read More
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
Bishop: Referendum Not 'Defeat for Humanity,' But Increases Human Happiness
/8 Comments/in Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorAn Irish bishop criticized Cardinal Pietro Parolin's claim that Ireland's passage of marriage equality was a "defeat for humanity," saying it was inappropriate and not likely approved of by Pope Francis. Read More
Vatican's 'Defeat for Humanity' Statement Shows Church Officials Have Not Learned from the Irish Example
/10 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Pope Francis /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorReactions to Ireland’s historic referendum vote to establish same-gender marriage in that nation have brought... Read More
European Bishops Strategize for Positive LGBT Outcome at October's Synod
/6 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor Three of Europe's top prelates gathered with colleagues in Rome earlier this week, reflecting on how they could implement more pastoral responses at the upcoming Synod of Bishops. 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
Irish Referendum Results Warrant a "Reality Check" for the Church Says Dublin Archbishop
/17 Comments/in Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing EditorWith 62.07% of the vote, Ireland became the first nation to approve marriage equality by popular referendum yesterday. Read More
A Great Day for Irish Lay Catholics! And for Lay Catholics in El Salvador, Too!
/13 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry /by Francis DeBernardo, EditorThe following is the statement of Francis DeBernardo, Executive Director, New Ways Ministry, on the... Read More
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