Archdiocese of Washington Archives

After Catholic School Refuses to Re-Enroll Transgender Student, Neighbors Throw Pride Parade

September 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Brian Kaufman

A transgender boy in Washington, DC, was recently welcomed with open arms by his neighborhood after being rejected by his Catholic elementary school due to his gender identity. The boy's parents have become instrumental advocates in cultivating an affirming space in response to their son’s journey of self-discovery. Read More

As Archbishop Faces Racist and Homophobic Attack, U.S. Bishops Remain Silent

June 13, 2020/9 Comments/in Hierarchy, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Is condemning vicious homophobia targeting an archbishop even too much for church leaders? So far, that seems to be the case. Read More

U.S. Archbishop Tells Transgender Catholic: “You Belong to the Heart of This Church”

August 30, 2019/8 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A leading U.S. archbishop has told a transgender Catholic that they "belong to the heart of this church" and mentioned positively the dialogue he has had with the Catholic parents of LGBTQ children. Read More