QUOTE TO NOTE: The Catholic Core of Love, Compassion, Justice

Thanks to Religion News Service for providing their “Quote of the Day” for November 7, 2013, from... Read More

Marriage Equality Referendum Scheduled In Ireland: Where Will Catholics Stand?

Ireland’s government announced a nationwide referendum on marriage equality this past Tuesday, a sign of... Read More

Catholic Organization Offers Survey When U.S. Bishops Won’t Do So

Catholics in Alliance for the Common Good has set up an online surveyto elicit the... Read More

USCCB To Elect New President: What Could This Mean for LGBT Issues?

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) upcoming fall assembly starts next week, and... Read More

UPDATE: USCCB Will Follow ‘Usual Process’ for Synod Consultation

Earlier today, we posted that it looked like the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB)... Read More

Vatican Asks Bishops to Consult Laity on Same-Sex Marriage, Contraception, Divorce

In an astonishing piece of news, the Vatican is asking bishops around the world to... Read More

Detroit Parents Receive National Award for LGBT Equality Work in Catholic Church

Catholic parents of LGBT people have been some of the most passionate and effective voices... Read More

NEWS NOTES: October 30, 2013

Here are some items that you might find of interest: 1)  The Tablet reported that Australian... Read More

Analyzing the Homophobia Lurking Beneath Marriage Equality Opponents’ Argument

I read lots of opinion pieces for and against marriage equality from a variety of... Read More

Catholic Woman to Bishops: “Do You Not Fear Being Left Behind?”

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops will gather in Baltimore this November for their fall... Read More