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How Important Is It to Know If an Archbishop Is Gay?

August 27, 2016/17 Comments/in Hierarchy /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

It always makes me uncomfortable when I read a news story which alleges or reveals... Read More

In Minnesota and Montana Dismissals, Hypocrisy Abounds

September 25, 2014/1 Comment/in Employment Issues, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The music director at St Victoria parish in Victoria, Minnesota, has resigned after marrying his husband last... Read More

Two Archbishops' Gay-Related Stories Show How Our Church Needs to Grow

July 3, 2014/12 Comments/in Hierarchy /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Two archbishops from the United States made headlines this week related to gay issues. Each... Read More

‘Marriage Equality is the Work of Satan,’ Says Minnesota Bishop

September 6, 2013/18 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Referring to marriage equality as the work of Satan, Archbishop John Neinstedt’s latest diatribe against... Read More

The Worst of 2012 in Catholic LGBT News

December 30, 2012/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

As the year 2012 winds to a close, it’s time to review the news of... Read More

Bishops and Vatican React to This Week’s Marriage Equality Electoral Victories

November 10, 2012/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

It is understandable that certain Catholic bishops would be disappointed in Tuesday’s ballot victories for... Read More

Two Stories Beg the Question: What Would Jesus Do?

October 11, 2012/5 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Two stories out of Minnesota this week, where the struggle over a proposed constitutional amendment... Read More

Marriage Equality Debate Heats Up with 45 Days until Elections

September 22, 2012/0 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

With under 50 days left in the 2012 election season, campaigns on both sides of... Read More

In Washington State and Minnesota, Catholics Can Make the Difference on Marriage Questions

September 17, 2012/1 Comment/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Despite the fact that the bishops of Washington State have recently issued a pastoral letter... Read More

Minnesota Priest Donates $1,000 to Support Marriage Equality

September 10, 2012/4 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Yesterday, we reported on a priest in Connecticut who was reprimanded by his archbishop for... Read More