"This time together deepened my pastoral concern, understanding and right judgment about the lives of L.G.B.T.Q. Catholics." Read More
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And New Ways Ministry and some U.S. bishops are playing a big role in that change. Read More
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"To address the need for knowledge about LGBTQ+ people, to promote good pastoral care by our bishops, and to walk forward in synodality, New Ways has been sponsoring a series of two-day meetings, in which bishops interact with theologians, scientific professionals, other scholars, pastoral ministers and, most importantly, LGBTQ+ people themselves."
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This kind of listening is what it means to love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all our strength, and your neighbor as yourself. Read More
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Two bishops and other church officials issued a letter on Transgender Day of Visibility last week that condemned anti-trans discrimination and violence. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Symp17_Friday_-40.jpg?fit=6016%2C4000&ssl=140006016Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2021-04-07 01:00:182021-04-06 16:51:46Two Bishops, Other Church Leaders Issue Letter to Transgender People: “God Loves You”
With each passing hour it seems, news breaks about another church leader or Catholic group offering their thoughts about the Vatican's responsum earlier this week that banned blessings for same-gender unions. While much of the commentary has been condemnatory of the Vatican's action, some ranking church leaders have come to its defense. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/OMalley-Turkson.png?fit=960%2C643&ssl=1643960Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2021-03-19 03:55:152021-03-19 03:55:15Bishops’ Statements Reveal Divisions Over Vatican’s Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Unions
Several bishops in the U.S. have released a statement in defense of LGBTQ youth, telling the youth that "God loves you" and "God is on your side." Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Bishops-Declaration-8.png?fit=800%2C418&ssl=1418800Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2021-01-26 01:00:062021-01-25 14:10:06Group of U.S. Bishops to LGBTQ Youth: ‘God Is On Your Side’
Two bishops have pushed back against anonymous claims that, during an ad limina visit with U.S. bishops, Pope Francis expressed concern with Fr. James Martin's LGBT ministry. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/cmtjWester_103016_0.jpg?fit=968%2C684&ssl=1684968Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2020-02-27 01:00:412020-02-26 10:11:54Bishops Refute Claims that Pope Francis Displeased with Fr. James Martin’s LGBT Ministry
