Homosexuality Archives - Page 22 of 33

NEWS NOTES: Gay Priest’s Coming Out Makes International Headlines, Survey Shows Catholics’ Support for Conscience, and More!

January 6, 2018/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

The story of a Wisconsin priest who came out as gay last month made international headlines, including coverage in The New York Times and in publications from Nigeria and England. For more Catholic LGBT updates, read today's post. Read More

Catholic School Defends Posting of Sign Condemning Homosexuality

January 4, 2018/7 Comments/in Schools & Youth /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Catholic school has said a sign with anti-gay message has been "taken out of context," defending its decision to post the sign following students and parents' criticism. Read More

Fr. Gregory Greiten Shares His Coming Out Story & the Gifts of Gay Priests

December 28, 2017/5 Comments/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Today, we share the story of Fr. Gregory Greiten who recently came out as gay, and who gave a homily focusing on the gifts of gay priests in the context of Advent: integrity, honesty, and authenticity. Read More

Archbishop Expresses Support for Priest Who Came Out as Gay

December 20, 2017/4 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Wisconsin archbishop has expressed support for a priest in his archdiocese who came out as gay this past weekend. Read More

Gay Priest Comes Out to Parishioners’ Standing Ovations

December 19, 2017/1 Comment/in LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Catholic priest came out as gay to his parishioners at Mass this past weekend, drawing a standing ovation that is similar to what many gay priests have experienced when they came out publicly. Read More

South African Archbishop Says Church “Should Be Home for Gay People”

December 9, 2017/3 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A South African bishop offered welcoming words to lesbian and gay people in a recent interview, saying the Church "should be home for gay people." Read More