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Not Using Preferred Names and Pronouns Is “Unchristian and Sinful,” Says Fr. Dan Horan

October 23, 2021/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Transgender /by Angela Howard-McParland

A Catholic defense of using preferred gender pronouns and names was penned by a theologian in the National Catholic Reporter last week, who said the significance of naming has great power. Read More

Swiss Bishop Says “I Don’t Mind” If LGBTQ Couples Receive Equal Marriage Rights

October 22, 2021/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights, Same-Gender Blessings /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Swiss bishop has spoken positively about legal protections for same-gender couples, even while expressing opposition to the marriage equality referendum in that country which passed with 64% of the vote in late September. Read More

Fr. James Martin Says Pope Francis’ LGBTQ Efforts Are “Nothing Short of Revolutionary”

October 21, 2021/1 Comment/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Pope Francis /by Barbara Anne Kozee

Fr. James Martin, S.J., has called the space that Pope Francis is carving out for LGBTQ people “nothing short of revolutionary.” Read More

Genderfluid Student Facing Punishment at Catholic School After Displaying Pride Flag

October 20, 2021/5 Comments/in Schools & Youth, Transgender /by Elise Dubravec

A Catholic school has warned a student they may face disciplinary action after the student waved a Pride flag during an assembly. Read More

Amoris Laetitia: A Beta Test for Synodality

October 19, 2021/2 Comments/in Amoris Laetitia, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching /by Guest Contributor

I see four lessons from AL that can prepare LGBTQ Catholics for the coming worldwide synodal process. Read More

New LGBTQ Center at Saint Mary’s College Is a Model for Catholic Higher Education

October 18, 2021/2 Comments/in Campus Chronicles, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

A Catholic university in Indiana has opened an LGBTQ center as part of its larger efforts to support diverse students. Read More

Staying Power

October 17, 2021/7 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

Is it worth it to stay? Read More

Boston College Opens New Exhibit Exploring History of LGBTQ Catholics

October 16, 2021/0 Comments/in Arts, Books & Culture, Campus Chronicles /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Boston College has opened a new exhibit exploring the history of LGBTQ Catholics, and it hopes to tell a different story than the common narrative of antagonism between the church and the queer community. Read More

Seattle Task Force Releases “Mixed Bag” Report on LGBTQ Issues in Catholic Schools

October 15, 2021/3 Comments/in Employment Issues, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Religious Liberty, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

An archdiocesan commission set up to examine LGBTQ issues in Catholic education, especially regarding employment policies, has issued its findings. Read More

As Australia’s Plenary Council Meets, the Role of LGBTQ People Is in Question

October 14, 2021/0 Comments/in Hierarchy, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

While Germany's Synodal Way has garnered many headlines, another experiment in synodality is underway in Australia that could have major implications. The question for many LGBTQ Catholics is whether their participation will be welcome and what change might come about as a result of this process. Read More

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