Courage International Archives

Is the Courage Model Appropriate as LGBTQ Ministry?

September 28, 2020/11 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Personal Stories, Theology & Church Teaching /by Guest Contributor

Is a support group for celibacy, like Courage, a model appropriate for all who wish to deepen their commitment, grow in virtue, and serve the Church? Read More

Lesbian Softball Coach Fired Over Same-Gender Marriage; Other News Items

December 28, 2019/1 Comment/in Employment Issues, Healthcare, Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Personal Stories, Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Today's post includes stories about a lesbian softball coach fired for being in a same-gender marriage, another fired church worker's settlement in her discrimination lawsuit, and how the Vatican funded the Elton John biopic. Read More

Former Irish President Condemns Courage International as “Machiavellian”

May 21, 2019/1 Comment/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Uncategorized /by Jonathan Nisly

Ireland’s former president, Mary McAleese, recently issued a round condemnation of the anti-gay Catholic organization, Courage International. McAleese called the group, which believes all LGBTQ identities stem from psychological disorders, “Machiavellian, dangerous, and deliberately specious.” Read More