celibacy Archives - New Ways Ministry

Pope Emphasizes Creative Pastoral Accompaniment Instead of a Focus on Sexual Activity

August 29, 2023/2 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

It has become Pope Francis' custom to meet with the Jesuit community in areas to which he travels, and most often, these conversations are later published. The latest transcript from his trip to Portugal for World Youth Day was just published, and includes comments on LGBTQ+ people. Read More

Is Teaching LGBT Youth About Celibacy a Healthy Possibility?

October 23, 2016/9 Comments/in Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

St. Francis (Frances) Cabrini is often quoted as saying “If something is possible, it will be done.... Read More

Why Do Conversations About Gay Priests Always Focus on Celibacy?

February 5, 2016/0 Comments/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

As we mentioned in Tuesday’s Bondings 2.0 post, Chicago’s Fr. Michael Shanahan came out as a gay... Read More

Columnist: Conservative Catholics Cannot Expect Gay People to Disappear

December 27, 2014/8 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

2014 was a landmark year for LGBT rights in the United States as marriage equality grew rapidly and polling showed record high rates of acceptance. In the church, Pope Francis and the Synod of Bishops opened up discussions long silenced on LGBT issues. And along the way, conservative Catholics have strongly resisted each new development. Read More