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Bishop Matthew Clark: A Pastoral Heart, An Open Mind, A Listening Ear

February 7, 2023/3 Comments/in Hierarchy, New Ways Ministry /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

While he did a number of great things for the LGBTQ+ community, I think he will be remembered most for his willingness to be a listener and a learner. Read More

Always Our Children: 20 Years Later

October 1, 2017/2 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Twenty years ago today, on October 1, 1997, the U.S. bishops’ Committee on Marriage and Family issued "Always Our Children: A Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children AND Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers." What did this document contribute to the discussion of LGBT issues in the Catholic Church? And what is its impact today? Read More