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Nex Benedict and All Trans*figured Children of God, Pray for Us!

February 25, 2024/4 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

What do we see when confronted with contemporary, sacred, trans*figured, embodied persons? How do we take the initiative in learning more about trans* identities? Read More

U.S. Catholic Includes Transgender Woman’s Voice in Gender Equity Article

February 24, 2024/0 Comments/in Gender Identity, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Personal Stories /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A Catholic publication has included a transgender woman and other LGBTQ+ advocates in an essay about whether church leaders are actually attentive to issues of gender, in the Synod on Synodality and otherwise. Read More

“Scripture and Trans Rights Are Not At Odds,” Writes Univ. of Dayton Professor

February 7, 2024/1 Comment/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Higher Education, Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Scriptural Reflections, Theology & Church Teaching /by Ariell Watson Simon

"The Bible was written in a patriarchal time, but it recognizes that people reimagined and reshaped their gender identities back then—just like they do today.” Read More

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

“God Doesn’t Want You to Be Miserable.”

February 4, 2024/0 Comments/in Scriptural Reflections /by Guest Contributor

What does it mean to have an obligation or purpose to preach the good news? Are we under the same obligation that Paul and Jesus were? Read More

Church Must Be Patient, Serve Lovingly As Understandings of Gender Develop

December 14, 2023/2 Comments/in Gender Identity, Politics & Human Rights, Theology & Church Teaching /by Ariell Watson Simon

“God made male and female, yes. But God made day and night, too, as well as dawn and dusk,” writes Nathan Schneider in a recent America article pushing back against Catholic denunciations of so-called “gender ideology.” Read More

Are Trans Catholics Welcome in the Church? This May Not Be the Right Question.

December 11, 2023/4 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Healthcare, Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Politics & Human Rights, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching /by Guest Contributor

Perhaps this Advent season is a time to listen and amplify the voices of those on the margins, to allow those trans Catholic voices crying out to be heard by the wider church. Read More

Nex Benedict and All Trans*figured Children of God, Pray for Us!

U.S. Catholic Includes Transgender Woman’s Voice in Gender Equity Article

“Scripture and Trans Rights Are Not At Odds,” Writes Univ. of Dayton Professor

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

“God Doesn’t Want You to Be Miserable.”

Church Must Be Patient, Serve Lovingly As Understandings of Gender Develop

Are Trans Catholics Welcome in the Church? This May Not Be the Right Question.

Saint Mary’s College Announces New Transgender Admissions Policy

Vatican’s Transgender Guidance “Very, Very Positive” Step, Say Irish Priests

Pope Francis Hosts Transgender Women for Vatican Luncheon

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