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CATHOLIC HISTORY: Washington State Bishops Support Gay and Lesbian Rights

In these days when we see so many Catholic bishops making "religious liberty" arguments that would promote discrimination against LGBT people, it's good to look back a few decades when some bishops were speaking out in favor of gay and lesbian civil rights.  Read More

NEWS NOTES: September 10, 2013

Here are some items that you may find of interest: 1) William Hudson, who resigned... Read More

On Gay and Lesbian Immigrants, Catholic Bishops Need to Do a Lot Better

Thje Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), the anti-poverty organization of the U.S. Bishops’ Conference,... Read More

Group Asks Cardinal Not to Say Mass for Catholic Conference

A controversy is brewing in Chicago this week, as the annual national conference of the... Read More

Columnist and Activist Both Criticize Cardinal George on LGBT Issues

Chicago’s Cardinal Francis George has been in the news lately not only for his vocal... Read More

Catholics Debate Marriage Equality Bill in Illinois

Illinois, which already has a civil union law, signed by Catholic Governor Pat Quinn, will... Read More

ALL ARE WELCOME: Memo to Cardinal George on How to Show Respect for LGBT People

  The ALL ARE WELCOME series is an occasional feature  which examines how Catholic faith... Read More

Chicago's Cardinal Becomes Embroiled in Chick-Fil-A Controversy

  The controversy over Chick-Fil-A President Dan Cathy’s public remarks against marriage equality have spilled... Read More

Commencement Ceremonies Show the Hope and Struggle of LGBT Issues at Catholic Schools

Three recent commencement at Catholic schools show how LGBT issues have become flashpoints of hope... Read More