Bishop Thomas Tobin Archives - New Ways Ministry

Exuberant Praise for Pope Francis from One Bishop, But from Others, Not So Much

October 24, 2020/7 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Bishops worldwide, as well as a top official with the Archdiocese of New York, have publicly criticized Pope Francis for his support of civil unions that recognize same-gender couples, though a few exceptions exist. Read More

Magazine Barred from Church Property After Criticizing Bishop Who Sent Homophobic Tweet

June 19, 2019/6 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Catholic bishop who sent a homophobic tweet warning Pride events are harmful to children has now barred a Rhode Island magazine critical of him from hosting an event at a Church-owned facility. This incident is but the latest controversy relating to the Catholic Church and Pride, but despite harmful comments, many Catholics continue to celebrate Pride. Read More

Prominent Catholic Says “Jesus Would Be Attending the Pride Parade” After Bishop’s Homophobic Tweet

June 7, 2019/3 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

What is it about celebrating Pride that causes some Church leaders to react in strongly negative ways towards events which simply honor the dignity and value of LGBTQ people? Recent controversies this year have again shown the need for more education and dialogue or, at the very least, silence on social media. Read More

Catholics Rally Against Bishop Who Warned Pride Celebrations Harm Children

June 4, 2019/7 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Catholics in Rhode Island rallied this weekend against their local bishop for claiming children would be at risk if they attended Pride celebrations, causing the bishop to then offer a partial apology for his tweet. Unfortunately, the controversy has not ended. Read More

Exuberant Praise for Pope Francis from One Bishop, But from Others, Not So Much

Magazine Barred from Church Property After Criticizing Bishop Who Sent Homophobic Tweet

Catholics Rally Against Bishop Who Warned Pride Celebrations Harm Children

The Last Word on Gay Priests and Clergy Sexual Abuse?

Rhode Island Bishop Condemns Pride Celebrations as “Morally Offensive”

Bishop Calls Nativity Scene with Two St. Joseph’s an “Attack on Christian Faith”

Fired Church Worker Shares Testimony of Faith, Parishioners’ Support

Would Pope Francis Condemn or Defend LGBT Church Workers?

Catholic Church Had “No Choice” in Firing Gay Musician, Says Bishop

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