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Oakland Parish’s Roots in Black Catholic Spirituality Prompt LGBTQ+ Welcome

St. Columba Church in Oakland, California has emerged as a safe haven for LGBTQ+ Catholics, who have been welcomed into the social justice-focused parish rooted in Black Catholic spirituality and tradition. Indeed, the community has linked LGBTQ+ equality and racial justice in its efforts. Read More

California Confirms Black, Openly Gay Catholic as Newest State Supreme Court Justice

Earlier this month, Martin Jenkins, an LGBTQ practicing Catholic, was confirmed as the first openly gay Associate Justice on the Supreme Court of California. Read More

Catholic Reform Groups Back Embattled Irish Priest Tony Flannery; And More News

Today's post features news stories on Catholic reform groups' support for Fr. Tony Flannery, a new gay Catholic's appointment to the California Supreme Court, musician Gina Chavez speaking out on being queer and Catholic, and more. Read More

Congressional Reps Oppose Plan for UC Merger with Catholic Hospitals

39 members of Congress from California have objected to a controversial proposal regarding mergers that could link the University of California with Catholic healthcare systems. Read More

Lawsuits Against Catholic Hospitals Which Denied Care to Transgender Patients Set to Proceed

An appeals court has ruled that a transgender patient denied care by a Catholic hospital can proceed with a discrimination lawsuit just as a similar lawsuit is set to be heard in court this month.  Read More

Transgender Man Sues Catholic Hospital for Refusing to Treat Him

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is suing a Catholic hospital on behalf of a... Read More

California’s SB 1146 Raises Tough Questions for Catholic Education

Because of opposition from church leaders and others, a Catholic legislator in California withdrew portions of... Read More

Students, Alumni, and Commentators Support Fired Catholic H.S. Teacher

Los Angeles’ Daily News reported: “Several hundred students, alumnae and supporters of Ken Bencomo rallied in... Read More

New Video Series on Catholics and LGBT People Debuts on YouTube

Pope Francis was not the only Jesuit this week who made news about positive statements... Read More

Catholic Responses to Supreme Court Decisions Continue to Pour In

The euphoria over yesterday’s Supreme Court decisions on marriage equality is continuing unabated by Catholics... Read More