"He wanted to help make the Catholic Church a spiritual home for LGBTQ people.” Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Rick-Garcia-died-Jan.jpg?fit=532%2C450&ssl=1450532Francis DeBernardo, Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngFrancis DeBernardo, Editor2026-01-16 01:00:052026-01-15 18:32:36In Memory of Rick Garcia: Former New Ways Staff Member Who Became Illinois’ Leading LGBTQ+ Equality Leader
"In terms of inclusion and reaching out, I think, yes, that he will do that and continue to open his arms to folks who come into the church.” Read More
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The good news on Sunday was that Chicago's Cardinal Blase Cupich has removed from ministry the pastor who ceremonially burned a rainbow flag as an attempt to "purify" his parish which had once welcomed lesbian and gay people. Read More
Cardinal Timothy Dolan’s interview with NBC over Thanksgiving weekend sparked controversy after the prelate claimed... Read More
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Illinois, which already has a civil union law, signed by Catholic Governor Pat Quinn, will... Read More
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