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Fr. James Alison Writes on Being a Gay Priest, Fighting Institutional Homophobia
In a recent Commonweal article, Fr. James Alison uses the metaphor of sheep, shepherds, and wolves to explain how he works to address the problem of institutionalized homophobia in the church, as well as to recall his own personal experiences as a gay priest and his support of other LGBTQ Catholics.
Dismissed Gay Priest Wins Vatican Appeal
A gay priest dismissed from ministry after coming out has been reinstated by the Vatican, which reversed the dismissal on appeal due to lack of any clear charges or evidence.
Vatican Official Criticizes ‘Ultraconservatives’ for Linking Gay Priests to Sexual Abuse
Two church officials have rejected the myth that there is a link between homosexuality and child abuse and criticized right wing groups that advance such falsehoods.
Ireland’s President to Award Gay Priest with Top Honor for Serving Nation’s Diaspora
A gay Catholic priest from Ireland will be awarded the “Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad” later this month. The award will be given by Ireland’s President Michael D. Higgins on November 21, 2019.
As Germany’s Synodal Way Approaches, Lessons from a Gay Priest’s Coming Out
With Germany’s synodal process set to begin this Advent, which will examine sexual morality among other topics, one gay priest’s coming out story reveals how honesty, authenticity, and encounter could powerfully benefit that nation’s Catholics and the church generally.
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.”
Gay Priest’s Coming Out Prompts Us to Adjust Image of God, Say Journalists
Two journalists, one from South Africa and one from the U.S., have recently responded to a pro-LGBTQ talk that theologian Fr. Bryan Massingale gave earlier this summer. Both journalists agreed that Massingale invites us all to adjust our image of God.
Gay Priest Removed from Ministry After Coming Out Earlier This Year
A priest in the Netherlands has said he was removed from active ministry because he is gay, a claim his diocese disputes.