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It’s Time for Catholics to Follow Pope Francis’ Welcome of Transgender People

February 6, 2024/0 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Hierarchy, Higher Education, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Pope Francis, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Catholics who support LGBTQ+ people are always excited when Pope Francis says something positive. Yet, how often do we follow his example of outreach and support? Read More

John the Baptist’s Inherently Queer Mission

December 10, 2023/2 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections, Uncategorized /by Guest Contributor

Applying a queer lens to today’s gospel, we might say that the mission of John the Baptist is inherently queer. Read More

New Book Offers “New Ways and Next Steps” for LGBTQ+ Parish Ministry

August 2, 2023/0 Comments/in Anti-LGBTQ Criminalization, Arts, Books & Culture, Employment Issues, Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Healthcare, Hierarchy, Higher Education, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A new book to help Catholic parishes develop LGBTQ+ ministry is being published in September 2023 by Liturgical Press, a leading Catholic publishing house. The author is Francis DeBernardo, New Ways Ministry's executive director. Read More

How Catholics Celebrate Pride: Chicago’s Cardinal Cupich Honors 35 Years of AGLO Ministry

June 27, 2023/5 Comments/in Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago celebrated Mass to honor the 35th anniversary of the Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach ministry (AGLO). Read More

In Pittsburgh, LGBTQ Catholics Divided Over New Parish Outreach Ministries

April 30, 2022/1 Comment/in Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Grace Doerfler

Some Pittsburgh parishes have created ministries for LGBTQ Catholics, but the queer people they are meant to welcome have a range of expectations for how inclusive the church can truly be. Read More

Priest Credits LGBTQ Parishioners with Keeping Ministry Alive During Covid Pandemic

November 9, 2021/2 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Same-Gender Blessings /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Chicago priest has written about how the LGBTQ community stepped up during the pandemic to keep parish life alive, which could teach church leaders a wider lesson. Read More

Catholic Parishes Are Already Supporting and Celebrating Same-Gender Couples

March 15, 2021/2 Comments/in Marriage & Family, New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Same-Gender Blessings, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

For many years, Catholic parishes have already been supporting and celebrating same-sex couples. Read More

NEXT STEPS: What Do LGBTQ People BRING TO a Parish?

March 12, 2021/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Today’s installment of our "Next Steps" series explores the experiences, gifts, and talents that LGBTQ people bring to a parish community. Read More

To Foster Healing, Parish Crafts Blankets for LGBTQ Youth Experiencing Homelessness

January 23, 2020/1 Comment/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Uncategorized /by Brian Kaufman

A local Catholic parish in Connecticut has started a new initiative aimed at healing the relationship between its LGBTQ members and the broader spiritual community. Read More

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