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Catholic Universities Pressed to Resist Vatican Ban on Blessing Same-Gender Couples

April 22, 2021/0 Comments/in Higher Education, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Same-Gender Blessings /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The Vatican’s March 15th statement banning blessings of same-gender unions has generated a variety of responses across Catholic college and university campuses, including op-eds from campus newspapers and statements from administrators. Today’s post features four campus reactions. Read More

CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Edgewood College Opens Queer Student Center; Georgetown University Celebrates OUTober; And More

November 9, 2019/2 Comments/in Higher Education, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Kevin Molloy

Today's Campus Chronicles features several stories, including the launch of Edgewood College's new Queer Student Center and several campus celebrations of LGBTQ Pride. Read More

CATHOLIC HISTORY: Fairfield University Debates Existence of Lesbian/Gay Student Group

April 27, 2018/1 Comment/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Like many U.S. Jesuit colleges, and indeed many U.S. Catholic colleges, Fairfield University, Connecticut, today has a strong support system in place for LGBTQ+ students and staff. It's instructive to remember that a wonderfully supportive environment like this didn't grow out of nowhere. It came about because of courageous pioneers. Read More