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More to the Story Than Simply an Exorcism

While reviewing news stories and opinion pieces for this blog, I tend to avoid pieces... Read More

Separating Civil and Sacramental Marriage–Part 2

Yesterday, I noted that I had recently read two opposing essays on marriage equality, both... Read More

Separating Civil and Sacramental Marriage–Part 1

It’s always curious to me when similar arguments appear in the writings of people whose... Read More

The Pastoral Dimension of the New Boy Scout Policy on Gay Youth

The National Catholic Reporter’s columnist Father Peter Daly recently wrote a column praising this spring’s Boy... Read More

NEWS NOTES: July 18, 2013

Here are some items you might find of interest: 1) Cardinal Camillo Ruini, the retired... Read More

As England Passes Equal Marriage, Catholic Church Given Opportunity to Grow

Marriage equality is finally legal in the United Kingdom after receiving ‘Royal Assent’ from Queen... Read More

Jesuit Pastor Resigns from Priesthood to Protest Patriarchy

A Jesuit priest who is almost 80 years old and who served in leadership roles... Read More

New Survey Notes the Great Strides Catholics Have Made for LGBT Equality

It is almost becoming a commonplace to note that majorities of Catholics support LGBT equality.... Read More

Sister Jeannine’s Debate with Bishop Thomas Paprocki on Marriage Equality

At the end of May,  New Ways Ministry’s Co-Founder Sister Jeannine Gramick participated in a... Read More

Catholic Pastor Explains Why He Marched in Pride Parade

Last month,  we reported on Catholic faith communities marching in LGBT Pride marches in Portland,... Read More