"Is the government now going to issue me a female-marked passport, even though I've had a beard and male pattern baldness for 20 years?” Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Br.-Christian-Matson.jpeg?fit=1600%2C1066&ssl=110661600Sarah Cassidyhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngSarah Cassidy2025-03-18 01:00:482025-03-14 14:09:37Transgender Hermit Speaks Out Against Trump Orders, While Spreading Seeds of Hope
New Ways Ministry is proud to announce the presentation of our Bridge Building Award to Bishop John Stowe, OFM, Conv., in recognition of his compassionate ministry, courageous witness, and inspiring leadership on behalf of LGBTQ+ Catholics. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/BishopStowe8X10.jpg?fit=1000%2C1176&ssl=111761000Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2024-09-17 01:00:122024-09-16 17:28:52Bishop John Stowe to Receive New Ways Ministry’s “Bridge Building Award” for LGBTQ+ Efforts
The Diocese of Lexintgon, Kentucky, led by Bishop John Stowe, has reaffirmed its support for a vowed diocesan hermit who recently came out as transgender, acknowledging “his witness of discipleship, integrity and contemplative prayer for the Church.” Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Br.-Christian-Matson.webp?fit=1918%2C1918&ssl=119181918Sarah Cassidyhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngSarah Cassidy2024-06-14 01:00:532024-06-13 13:20:07Bishop John Stowe Reaffirms Support for Transgender Diocesan Hermit
In what is perhaps an historical first, a diocesan hermit has come out as transgender, and has done so with the support of his local bishop. The hermit's hope is to expand what gender-diverse Catholics understand to be possible for them in the church. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Br.-Christian-Matson.jpeg?fit=1600%2C1066&ssl=110661600Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2024-05-20 01:00:582024-05-19 21:17:50Vowed Hermit Comes Out as Transgender with Support of Bishop Stowe
Bishop John Stowe of Lexington has broken with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) by supporting the Equality Act, saying "How can we take a position against equality?" Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Symp17_Friday_-40.jpg?fit=6016%2C4000&ssl=140006016Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2021-03-25 18:20:302021-03-25 18:20:30Bishop John Stowe Endorses Equality Act, Breaking with U.S. Bishops’ Conference
The U.S.' leading network of women religious, as well as more religious communities have joined a statement against the bullying of LGBTQ youth. Additionally, priests in the Diocese of Lexington released their own statement of support. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/Participating-Orders-0216.png?fit=800%2C1800&ssl=11800800Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2021-02-20 01:00:372021-02-18 15:36:03LCWR, Additional Catholic Institutions Join Bishops’ Statement in Support of LGBT Youth
