Let’s Have Gay and Lesbian Couples Lead Catholic Pre-Cana Programs
Catholic same-sex partners might be the ideal leaders of the US Catholic Church’s Pre-Cana programs for straight engaged couples. Why so? Read More
Fr. James Alison Launches New Website for LGBTQ-Inclusive Eucharistic Liturgies
Last week, Bondings 2.0 announced we would be collecting LGBTQ-related spiritual practices and resources that have been particularly meaningful or helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic when normal spiritual routines have been disrupted. One resource to share already is the website "Praying Eucharistically" newly released by Fr. James Alison, a gay theologian and prominent LGBTQ advocate. Read More
Bishop Open to Church Blessings for LGBTQ Couples Elected Head of German Conference
Today's post features three LGBTQ-related developments in the German church, including the election to the bishops conference there of a pro-LGBTQ president. Read More
“Bondings 2.0” Announces New Digital Forum to Expand the LGBTQ Catholic Conversation
One of the great joys for "Bondings 2.0's" editors and writers in these last seven years has been the community of readers and commenters which has developed. Now we seek to expand that conversation. Read More
Austrian Catholics Include LGBTQ Equality in “Charter of Fundamental Rights in the Church”
The International Church Reform Network (ICRN) has published a “Charter of Fundamental Rights in the Church," which emphasizes the importance of equality and a synodal approach to reform. Read More
Diocesan Magazine Features Stories of a Married Gay Church Worker and a Sex Therapist
A diocesan magazine in Germany recently featured three perspectives on LGBTQ issues in the church, one from a gay pastoral worker, one from theologian, and one from a sex therapist. Read More
How the Next Synod Treats LGBTQ Catholics Will Be Its Most Telling Indicator of Success
The Vatican announced this week that the next Synod of Bishops gathering in 2022 will be on the theme of "synodality." But as preparations begin, a looming question over the proceedings will be, once again: are LGBTQ people to be included? Read More
New “Catholic Women Strike” Initiative Includes LGBTQ Equality in Demands for Church
A new initiative launched by the Women's Ordination Conference and partner groups is calling on Catholics to engage in a month of "coordinated, global, prophetic demonstrations" for women's equality in the church, a call that includes LGBTQ equality, too. Read More
Outreach 2020 Conference to Bring Together LGBTQ Catholics and Allies This June
Fr. James Martin, SJ, has announced registration is now open for an upcoming conference on LGBT pastoral ministry to be held at Fordham University this summer. Read More
Sr. Ilia Delio Says Church Only Survives If Doors Opened to LGBTQ People & Others
A well-known Franciscan Sister theologian who writes and speaks on science and religion has commented positively on an inclusive church for LGBTQ people, and others who are marginalized. Read More