"One person told me that the way they were banished, shunned and even hated led them to the conclusion that being gay made them a modern-day leper." Read More
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The Good News is that it is Christ’s reign, not ours. We are called to share in the divine work of communion and the divine struggle of inclusion, but we are not the architects of it: God is. Read More
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Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv., was honored with New Ways Ministry's Bridge Building Award for his consistent and strong support of LGBTQ+ Catholics. Read More
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But I would like to caution against an entirely negative response to the work of the Synod on Synodality by highlighting the seeds for future growth and change in our church that, with the Holy Spirit’s guidance and our own continued work for justice, could lead to the wider acceptance of LGBTQ+ Catholics. Read More
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The Final Document did not mention LGBTQ+ people by name, or otherwise include much about issues of gender and sexuality. However, there are several sections which can helpfully inform Catholic LGBTQ+ ministry, including emphases on caring for marginalized people, helping form and respecting consciences, promoting social justice, and creating a welcome church. Read More
https://i0.wp.com/www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Synod-IL-2024-Statement.png?fit=3375%2C3375&ssl=133753375Robert Shine, Managing Editorhttps://www.newwaysministry.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/logo_nwm-1.pngRobert Shine, Managing Editor2024-10-28 01:00:022024-10-27 20:27:49Excerpts from the Synod’s Final Document That Offer Hope for LGBTQ+ Inclusion
For a second time, the Synod’s General Assembly failed to include LGBTQ+ issues in its Final Document, despite the Catholic faithful persistently naming it a top priority. Read More
The Synod on Synodality, begun three years ago this month, concludes today with the General Assembly is expected to vote on and release its final report. Read More
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And that, perhaps, is what is shaping up to be the Synod assembly's biggest hurdle in its final week and the hurdle for synodality going forward. Read More
