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N.Y. Catholic Parishes Work Year Round to Make All Feel Welcome

July 17, 2026/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Lynnzee Dick

"I just hope that that message of, 'All are welcome. The doors are open to all. Welcome home. You are loved,' is shouted from the rooftops, from every rafter of every church ceiling in New York City and beyond." Read More

Parish Bulletin Tells the Story of a Lesbian Couple's Commitment

August 25, 2014/1 Comment/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Parish bulletins often tell a person a lot about the atmosphere of a Catholic community.... Read More

As Another Lesbian Church Employee Is Fired, Catholicism Continues to Diminish

May 16, 2014/14 Comments/in Employment Issues, Marriage & Family, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

In the same week that Catholics in Cincinnati are protesting new teacher contracts which prohibit employees... Read More

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