"We acknowledge these brothers serving across America, who have unjustly suffered from the formal ecclesial situation in which they find themselves." Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/gay-priest.png?fit=643%2C362&ssl=1362643Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2026-03-27 01:00:162026-03-26 15:37:32U.S. Priests Association Resurrects the Issue of Gay Priests
"In seeing that they are not alone, they are able to let go and become so much more human and generous." Read More
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"We need a climate where individuals can explore their own sexuality in a safe space and integrate it into their personality." Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gay-priests1.jpg?fit=450%2C311&ssl=1311450Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2025-03-27 01:00:482025-03-26 14:57:29Bishop: Seminarians Need Safe Place to Explore Sexuality and Integrate It
"This developement is a big step forward. It clarifies previous ambiguous statements about gay seminary candidates, which viewed them with suspicion." Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/110215-519-664x373-1.jpg?fit=664%2C373&ssl=1373664Guest Contributorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngGuest Contributor2025-01-11 01:00:452025-01-10 17:41:34With Vatican Approval, Italian Bishops Change Criteria for Gay Seminarians
For a second time, Pope Francis has reportedly used an anti-gay term and warned about gay men in seminary during closed-door remarks to a room of clergy. Yet, he is also reported to have met with Fr. James Martin, SJ, and affirmed gay priests. Read More
Today's post features commentaries and reactions from several openly gay priests, both to the past week's news about Pope Francis and the broader issue of homosexuality and ministry. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Symp17_Friday_-71-scaled.jpg?fit=2560%2C1828&ssl=118282560Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2024-06-06 01:00:532024-06-05 15:29:28Gay Priests Respond to Papal Controversy, Including an Invitation for Pope Francis to Meet With Some of Them
When the official ecclesial stance is such an unhealthy and closeted spirituality, ironically, the behaviors and attitudes that the Pope deplores are what result. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/gay-priests1.jpg?fit=450%2C311&ssl=1311450Guest Contributorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngGuest Contributor2024-05-31 01:00:592024-05-30 14:08:07Gay People Are Priests. Let Us Give Thanks to the Lord, Our God.
Pope Francis has apologized for using a homophobic slang word when speaking to Italy's bishops about whether gay men should be accepted to seminaries. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/20220119T0845-POPE-AUDIENCE-JOSEPH-TENDERNESS-1515851.jpeg?fit=1821%2C1151&ssl=111511821Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2024-05-29 01:00:372024-05-28 16:21:07Pope Francis Apologizes for Using Anti-Gay Slur in Discussion of Seminary Formation
A reform-oriented priests' group approved a statement of support for gay clergy at its assembly earlier this year, and ask the U.S. bishops to do likewise for such men. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/DSC_0282-copy.jpg?fit=1000%2C685&ssl=16851000Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2023-08-21 01:00:072023-08-20 22:57:37U.S. Priests Group Defends Gay Clergy, Seeks Dialogue with Bishops
