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National Magazines Feature Work of New Ways Ministry, Part 1

“Religion helps people realize their responsibility to other human beings on this planet.” Read More

Bishop: Pope Francis Inspired Me to Listen to LGBTQ+ Catholics

Bishop John Stowe, OFM, Conv., also describes the aftermath of his talk at New Ways Ministry's 2017 Symposium Read More

Postponed Conversation with Trans Hermit Is Now Back On

The change came about due to an outpouring of support from the local Catholic community. Read More

Transgender Hermit Speaks Out Against Trump Orders, While Spreading Seeds of Hope

"Is the government now going to issue me a female-marked passport, even though I've had a beard and male pattern baldness for 20 years?” Read More

Priests Group’s Webinar Focuses on LGBTQ+ People in the Church

“Every child deserves to know that they are not broken, they are not sinful; they are loved.” Read More

Bishop John Stowe Receives New Ways Ministry Award Offering Message of Resilience

Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., was honored with New Ways Ministry's Bridge Building Award for his consistent and strong support of LGBTQ+ Catholics. Read More

Bishop John Stowe to Receive New Ways Ministry’s “Bridge Building Award” for LGBTQ+ Efforts

New Ways Ministry is proud to announce the presentation of our Bridge Building Award to Bishop John Stowe, OFM, Conv., in recognition of his compassionate ministry, courageous witness, and inspiring leadership on behalf of LGBTQ+ Catholics. Read More

Webinar: “Cornerstones: Sacred Stories of LGBTQ+ Church Workers”

You're invited to New Ways Ministry's upcoming webinar about LGBTQ+ church workers, "Cornerstones: A Conversation with Editors and Contributors," which will be held on Zoom on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 7:30 - 8:45 p.m. Eastern U.S. Time. Read More

New Anthology Offers LGBTQ+ Church Workers’ Stories of Faith, Sacrifice, Joy, and Pain

Today, New Ways Ministry is pleased to announce its latest publication, "Cornerstones: Sacred Stories of LGBTQ+ Employees in Catholic Institutions." Read More

U.S. Bishops Convene Study on Transgender Vowed Religious; More Updates

The U.S. bishops' spring meeting is generally not a newsmaker, and indeed, has sometimes just been a private retreat. But the plenary this June was quite different, and far more controversial, for several LGBTQ-related reasons. Today's post provides updates on some of the speeches and votes relevant to gender and sexuality issues. Read More