For All the Saints (Part Two)
A few days ago, Bondings 2.0 asked its readers: “If you could canonize any LGBTQ person or ally, living or dead, Catholic or not, fictional or real, who would it be, and why?” Here are more responses. Read More
For All the Saints (Part 1)
A few days ago, Bondings 2.0 asked its readers: “If you could canonize any LGBTQ person or ally, living or dead, Catholic or not, fictional or real, who would it be, and why?” Read More
Crowdfunding Launched for Proposed Film on Gay Priest Diagnosed with HIV
A recent profile in The Advocate is raising awareness about a new short film that tells the story of a priest newly diagnosed with HIV. The film is seeking funding on Kickstarter and is described as exploring “a moment in the life of one priest who is faced with a crossroads of health and identity, threatening to deconstruct his entire belief system.” Read More
SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS: Which LGBTQ Person or Ally Would You Canonize This All Saints Day?
With All Saints Day coming up, Bondings 2.0 is asking our readers which LGBTQ or Ally person they would canonize. Let us know in today's post! Read More
On National Coming Out Day, A Transgender Teacher’s Story of Being Authentic in Catholic Education
A transgender educator in Malta has called her experience teaching at a Catholic school "amazing," which seems to be due in large part to their decision to come out from the very beginning. Read More
QUOTE TO NOTE: Dare to Declare Who You Are on Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day!
Today is Celebrate Bisexuality+ Day. One Catholic activist used the occasion to come out as bisexual, prompted by the words of St. Hildegard of Bingen. Read More
Amidst Indianapolis Employment Disputes, Local Catholic Sees Hope and Freedom
As the new school year starts here in Indianapolis, two Catholic high schools are missing key faculty and staff who were terminated this past year because of their same-gender marriages. A third Catholic school lives under sanctions by the local archbishop for refusing to discriminate. But in these unjust situations, I find there is a certain freedom and a hope coming forth, too. Read More
LGBTQ Catholics from Philippines, Mexico, Uganda Speak at Fordham University Event
A Fordham University panel commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall uprising focused on the ongoing challenges faced by LGBTQ+ people around the globe, including in majority Catholic countries. Read More
Catholic Advocates Share Reflections on LGBTQ People in Their Homelands
Today's post features more personal reactions from several attendees at the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics' recent assembly who were asked about the most pressing LGBTQ Catholic issues in their context. Read More
Resigned Priest Shares Journey of Being a Transgender Catholic Loved by God
A transgender woman who left the Catholic priesthood after transitioning has shared her story as an affirmation that God still supports her. Read More