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Convert Shares Why LGBT Pride Celebrations Are the Reason She Became Catholic

Though they often do not make headlines, parish LGBT ministries are one of the most important ways that Catholics are living into the inclusive and just church which they seek. One writer recently shared how such a parish ministry helped her become Catholic, and there is similar work being undertaken across the U.S. Read More

Parishes Celebrate Pride Month, But Obstacles Remain to Full Inclusion

Pride festivities each June provide a moment to celebrate the LGBTQ community and the struggle for equality. Though an increasing number of parishes have joined celebrations this year, Pride is not without controversy in some Catholic circles. Read More

Scottish Parish Announces “All Gay Catholics Are Accepted and Welcomed”

A Catholic parish in Scotland made a splash on social media recently when it posted... Read More

ALL ARE WELCOME: How to Affirm Lesbian and Gay Couples in Catholic Life

The ALL ARE WELCOME series is an occasional feature on this blog that highlights Catholic parishes and faith... Read More

Why Good Homilies Matter, Especially for LGBT Issues

Attending Mass on Sundays, and listening to the priest’s homily, are primary ways by which... Read More

Priest Subjected to Homophobic Attacks Cleared of All Accusations

A Catholic priest who was subjected to homophobic attacks has been cleared of accusations leveled against him by... Read More

Catholics React Swiftly and Strongly to Archbishop’s Restrictive Guidelines

Pastoral guidelines excluding LGBT people from church ministries and encouraging same-gender couples and others to refrain... Read More

Homophobia Undergirds Right-Wing Parishioners’ Attack on Miami Priest

  A Florida priest has resigned as the pastor of a Miami church after a... Read More

Faithful Gay Couple Experiences Warm Welcome from Detroit Parish

News headlines tend to focus on what bishops say and how they act regarding LGBT issues... Read More

The Life and Times of the 'Gayest Catholic Parish' in the U.S.

The National Catholic Reporter’s Tom Fox greatly helped the burgeoning movement of gay-friendly Catholic parishes... Read More