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Student’s Attempted Extortion of LGBTQ Teacher a Call to Action for Catholic Schools

January 13, 2020/2 Comments/in Employment Issues, Higher Education, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A recent Twitter thread emphasized the harm done to LGBTQ church workers when toxic atmospheres regarding gender and sexuality exist at Catholic institutions. Read More

University of Dayton Students Rally Together After Pride Flag Torn Down, Thrown in Trash

October 4, 2019/0 Comments/in Higher Education, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Kevin Molloy

When a rainbow flag and welcome banner on the University of Dayton’s LGBTQ alliance house were torn down and discarded in the trash, LGBTQ students at the Catholic school, along with their allies, rallied to ensure their campus remains a safe, welcoming home. Read More

New Lesbian Rabbi Brings LGBTQ Issues to Forefront at University of San Francisco

August 22, 2019/3 Comments/in Higher Education, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Catherine Buck

A new rabbi-in-residence at the University of San Francisco (USF) is bringing LGBTQ issues into the forefront of the Jesuit campus’ social justice work. Read More

Catholic University in Houston Cautiously Embraces LGBTQ Events

June 29, 2019/0 Comments/in Higher Education /by Jonathan Nisly

The University of St. Thomas in Houston, Texas, has approved funding for two LGBTQ-focused events on campus for the coming school year. Read More

CAMPUS CHRONICLES: College President Backs Transgender Student in Philippines; Campus Drag Fundraiser Cancelled; And More

May 16, 2019/0 Comments/in Gender Identity, Higher Education /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

With graduations now underway, today's post features a round-up of LGBTQ-related happenings in Catholic higher education this past semester. Read More

University Chaplain in Scotland Dismissed for Calling Pride a “Gross Offense to God”

July 23, 2018/2 Comments/in Higher Education, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Scottish priest has been removed from his chaplaincy position after hosting a prayer service against Pride festivities. Read More

Marquette’s “Pride Prom” to Continue Despite Right Wing Petition

April 11, 2018/6 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

An LGBTQ dance will go ahead at Marquette University despite conservative demands that the dance be cancelled. Read More

After Initial Rejection, Georgetown University Opens LGBT Residential Community

January 18, 2018/3 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Students at Georgetown University looking to explore gender and sexuality will now be able to do so in a new residential community, reported campus newspaper The Hoya. Read More

Is the University of Notre Dame Failing LGBTQ Students?

December 16, 2017/4 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Five years ago, the University of Notre Dame released "Beloved Friends and Allies," a pastoral plan aimed at making the campus more inclusive and providing support to LGBTQ students. But one student has now written that efforts to promote diversity are not enough and that the University is failing its LGBTQ students. Read More

On LGBT Issues, Does Catholic Education Have to Choose Between Church and Culture?

December 12, 2017/4 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Is Catholic higher education in the U.S. being forced to choose between church and culture on matters of gender and sexuality? Patricia Miller, a contributor for Religion Dispatches, leans towards yes. I'm not so sure. Read More

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