Why I Stay:  Pushing Back Against Those Who Would Treat Us Like Dogs

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"Why does the mercy of God fall so heavily on some while the rest of us crawl in the dust begging for that mercy—begging to be treated like dogs if not human beings? How do you find faith in a God whose disciples would send you away?" Read More

Coming Out at an All-Boys Catholic High School–And Getting a Standing Ovation

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“Announcing yourself to the world is pretty terrifying. What if the world doesn’t like you?” Read More

Why We Came. Why We Stay: Identity, Eucharist, and God’s Call

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"I stay because I know God loves all, and that he wants us to fight for equality and acceptance." Read More

Why I Returned and Why I Stayed:  Jesus Serves Pasta at the Heavenly Banquet

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"The image of a servant Lord bringing my mother plates of steaming pasta and filling glasses of red wine made me smile." Read More

Exhibit Features Art of Fr. William Hart McNichols, an Openly Gay Priest and Longtime LGBT Advocate

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An exhibit earlier this year featured the art of William Hart McNichols, an openly gay priest and LGBT advocate known by the many for beautiful icons he has written such as "The Passion of Matthew Shepard." Read More

Gay College Football Player’s Story Echoes Around the World

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The experience of living authentically and honestly provides a person with good self-esteem and wells of interior courage. But it also helps other people. And it can change the world. Read More

Our Lady of Guadalupe: Patroness of LGBTQ and Other Outcast People

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A pilgrimage to Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine shows a queer Catholic woman that we all belong to the church. No exceptions. Read More

Share Your LGBT Story as a Christmas Gift to the Catholic Church

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Surely an attempt to explore why Catholics join, leave, and remain in the church has to include voices of LGBT people, their loved ones, and vocal allies? Read More

New Ways Ministry Blogger Is Heading to World Youth Day 2019

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I’ve been lucky enough to travel a lot in my life, but there’s never been a trip quite like the one I’ll be embarking on soon. Read More

Remembering a Cornucopia of Blessings on Thanksgiving Day

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It's Thanksgiving Day in the United States.  As families and friends gather for celebrations today, we've also gathered the New Ways Ministry family of staff, volunteers, and board members to share some of what they are grateful for this year.  Read More