Bishop John Stowe Acknowledges “Particularly Hard Year” As Pride Begins; And More News
Today's post contains news about a Pride message sent out by Bishop John Stowe, new writings by LGBTQ+ Catholics, and more. Read More
Two-Spirit Student Leaves Catholic School After Repeated Gender-Based Discrimination
A Two-Spirit student has left Montana Catholic high school after facing discrimination due to the local diocese's transgender-negative policy couple with school administrators' actions. Read More
Will Pope Francis Speak Out After Catholics Helped Pass Uganda’s Harsh New Anti-Gay Law?
At least one diocese in Uganda has applauded the country's president for signing a new law further criminalizing LGBTQ+ people that includes the death penalty as a sanction, while Catholic politicians were key to the law's passage. Ahead of the law's passage, LGBTQ+ advocates appealed to Pope Francis for intervention. Will he do so now? Read More
Catholic Teacher in Scotland Raises Concern about Anti-Gay Material in Textbook
A Catholic high school teacher in Scotland who is also a city councilor has criticized a a religion textbook used in the Archdiocese of Glasgow schools as anti-gay. Read More
Six Sisters of Mercy in New Hampshire Join Interfaith Letter to Defeat Anti-LGBTQ+ Bill
Six Sisters of Mercy have joined interfaith leaders in an effort to defeat anti-LGBTQ legislation in New Hampshire. The sisters signed an open letter, published by the New Hampshire Council of Churches, asserting that “LGBTQ+ people, especially youth, are created in the image of God. Their civil rights are sacred and must be protected.” Read More
Speaking in Tongues and Throwing Bricks, the Holy Spirit Is Alive at Pentecost—and at Pride
Then the Holy Spirit burst forth—at Pentecost and at Pride. In Jerusalem, the disciples of Jesus spoke in tongues. At Stonewall, the friends of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera threw bricks. Read More
Sr. Jeannine Gramick to L.A. Dodgers: “I Support Your Honoring the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence.”
Today's post includes a statement from Sr. Jeannine Gramick, SL, co-founder of New Ways Ministry, about the recent controversy involving the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence. Read More
Catholics Involved in Controversy Over L.A. Dodgers Honoring Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
A Major League Baseball team and a controversial LGBTQ+ group have been at the center of a dispute prompted by right wing Catholics over the group being given an award. The dispute has led to a wider conversation about Catholic sisters and real inclusion. Read More
Catholic Sisters to Trans Community: “We’re Going to Find a Way to Be There With You”
“We know that you're whole as you are,” says Sr. Barbara Battista, “and we're going to find a way to reach out to you and to be there with you.” This was with the message a group of Catholic women religious wanted to send to the trans community on this year’s Transgender Day of Visibility in March. Read More
Catholic Faith Prompts Nebraska Legislator to Filibuster Anti-Transgender Legislation
Catholic faith has been motivating Nebraska State Senator Machaela Cavanaugh to block transphobic legislation. “I don't believe God makes mistakes. I believe that transgender children are perfect the way that they are," said Cavanaugh. Read More