Catholic LGBTQ+ Advocates Condemn U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in “303 Creative” Case

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Catholic LGBTQ+ advocates have criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative, which ruled that a web designer could refuse services to queer couples based on the designer's Christian beliefs, and could do so regardless of any otherwise-applicable non-discrimination laws. Read More

Hope and Disappointment for LGBTQ+ People Spring from List of Synod Participants

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The participants’ list for the Synod’s next assembly causes both hope and disappointment for New Ways Ministry as we work for LGBTQ+ inclusion. This news commits us to continue working to ensure LGBTQ+ people will be heard in the church’s synodal process. Read More

Why We Should Like Public Accommodations Laws: A Response to “303 Creative”

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Some commentators think the opinion is a narrow, correct reading of the law. I disagree. I think everyone, including you, should join together in rejecting its reasoning. Read More

New Report Finds U.S. Catholics Dissatisfied with Church’s Approach to LGBTQ+ Issues

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A new report details U.S. Catholics' discontent with their church’s teachings on and treatment of LGBTQ+ people. According to the report, Catholics are more likely than other U.S. churchgoers to rate their church poorly in terms of welcoming LGBTQ+ people and discussing issues of anti-LGBTQ+ discrimination. Read More

New Ways Ministry: Supreme Court’s Ruling Greatly Wounds People of Faith and Entire Nation

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The LGBTQ+ community, people of faith, and the entire country have been greatly wounded by the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision in the 303 Creative case which dangerously allows religious beliefs to be weaponized for discrimination. Read More

U.S. Bishops Vote for Process that Could End Gender-Affirming Care at Catholic Hospitals

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The U.S. bishops voted unanimously at their spring assembly last week to begin revisions of their medical guidelines that could lead to gender-affirming care being offered at Catholic hospitals. Read More

New Ways Ministry Praises New Synod Document That Includes LGBTQ+ People

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It is nothing short of an amazing and true blessing that LGBTQ+ people were mentioned twice in the Vatican’s working document for the assembly of the Synod in October, which was released today. Read More

Sisters of Mercy Issues “Call to Inclusive Love and Abundant Justice” for Pride Month

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The Sisters of Mercy have released a statement of solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community for Pride Month, the latest step on the congregation’s committed path to building queer inclusion. Read More

Queer Couple Named Prom Queens at Catholic School Where LGBTQ+ Teachers Once Fired; And More News

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Today's post includes news about Catholic schools that have become far more LGBTQ-positive after employment discrimination incidents several years back. Read More

U.S. Bishops Should Condemn Anti-LGBTQ+ Violence, Not Charitable Drag Queens

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Leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have added their criticism against the Los Angeles Dodgers for honoring a controversial LGBTQ+ group during the team's Pride Night tomorrow, the latest intervention in a controversy that has lasted weeks. Read More