Posts

Catholic High School Threatens to Fire Lesbian Teacher, Asks Her to Dissolve Marriage to Wife

/10 Comments/in , /by
A Catholic high school in Indiana has asked a lesbian employee to dissolve her same-gender marriage if she wants to remain employed and threatened to fire her if she went public about the school's request. Read More

Catholic University in Philippines Bans Same-sex Relationships and Crossdressing

/4 Comments/in , /by
 A Catholic university in the Philippines is requiring its students to sign  a code of conduct  that prohibits same-sex relationships, gay/lesbian sex, and cross-dressing. Read More

Who Should Get to Sing for Pope Francis in Ireland?

/3 Comments/in /by
A minor feud has broken out between Irish pop stars over who gets to sing for Pope Francis when he visits Ireland for the World Meeting of Families at the end of the month. Perhaps not surprisingly, LGBT issues are involved in the dispute. Read More

The Catholic Church: ‘We’ll Leave the Light On for You.’

/7 Comments/in , , /by
I have a confession to make. I could be predictable and show up at the designated time, enter the room, begin the litany – “Bless me Father, for I have sinned…” I know the drill. But this is a different kind of confession. Read More

NEWS NOTES: Catholic Universities in Chile Welcome Transgender Students; Director Cites Pope Francis to Defend LGBT Film; And More

/0 Comments/in , , , /by
A variety of short news items on topics of Catholic LGBTQ interest. Click the links to learn more. Read More

New Book Takes Serious Look at Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence

/4 Comments/in /by
The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and their 40-year history as queer activists and drag nuns are the subject of a new book, Queer Nuns: Religion, Activism, and Serious Parody.  Read More

Is There a Correlation Between Closeted Clerics and Sex Abuse Scandals?

/7 Comments/in , /by
In the aftermath of the resignation of Cardinal Theodore McCarrick following multiple accusations of sexual abuse, Robert Mickens, a veteran Vatican and church observer,  reflected upon the connection between closeted gay priests and clerical abuse of power. Read More

Cardinal Cupich: On Sexual Abuse, Clerical Culture, Not Gay Priests, at Fault

/9 Comments/in , , , /by
A top U.S. cardinal has expressed skepticism that gay priests are the cause of clerical sexual abuse, saying instead the problem is clericalism in the Church. Read More

Catholic Schools Have Differing Responses to New Law Protecting LGBT Youth

/1 Comment/in /by
Schools in Alberta, Canada, continue to make news concerning more inclusive policies regarding LGBT students and staff.  Some Catholic schools are supporting these policies, while others oppose them. Read More

Prominent Anti-Gay Priest Removed from Ministry for Sexually Abusing Patients

/3 Comments/in , , , /by
A top priest known for practicing gay-negative psychotherapy and as well as being a trusted consultant on homosexuality for the Vatican has been removed from priestly ministry over allegations that he abused patients while attempting to "heal" them of being gay. Read More