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Missouri Bishop Reverses Ban on “All Are Welcome,” Other Hymns

After initially banning certain hymns, including "All Are Welcome,” Jefferson City's Bishop Shawn McKnight has walked back the restrictions and promised a synodal process on the issue of music at Mass. Read More

In San Diego, Bishop Apologizes to LGBTQ+ Community During Pride Mass

In a hopeful sign for LGBTQ+ ministry, six parishes in the Diocese of San Diego celebrated an “All Are Welcome” Mass this summer. At the liturgy, a local bishop apologized to the LGBTQ+ community on behalf of the church and encouraged greater love and inclusion. 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

Br. Mickey McGrath’s Latest Art Features Archbishop’s Welcome to Transgender Catholics

A new piece of art from Br. Michael O’Neill McGrath, OSFS, has beautifully depicted the supportive words for transgender Catholics that Washington D.C. archbishop Wilton Gregory shared last summer. Read More

ALL ARE WELCOME: Diocese of San Diego Hosts Mass for 20th Anniversary of “Always Our Children”

A Catholic parish in San Diego hosted a special Mass recently to commemorate the 20th anniversary of "Always Our Children," the U.S. bishops' document addressed to parents with lesbian and gay children and to pastoral ministers.  Read More

Scottish Parish Announces “All Gay Catholics Are Accepted and Welcomed”

A Catholic parish in Scotland made a splash on social media recently when it posted... Read More

Priest Asks Church About ‘What Happens Next’ After LGBT People Are Welcomed?

With an increased welcome for LGBT people in the Catholic Church, one priest is asking... Read More

QUOTE TO NOTE: Longer Communion Lines, When All Are Welcome

Though the Eucharist should be an unmitigated source of unity for Catholics, too often the... Read More

Faithful Gay Couple Experiences Warm Welcome from Detroit Parish

News headlines tend to focus on what bishops say and how they act regarding LGBT issues... Read More

ALL ARE WELCOME: Baltimore Parish's LEAD Ministry a Model for the Church

The ALL ARE WELCOME series is an occasional feature on this blog that highlights Catholic parishes and faith... Read More