Transgender Archives - Page 49 of 71

New Ways Ministry Welcomes Pope Francis to Philly with Catholic Gender Identity Workshop

September 27, 2015/6 Comments/in New Ways Ministry /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Just as Pope Francis began his schedule in Philadelphia, Catholics gathered in a church hall to explore gender identity for the morning. The New Ways Ministry-sponsored workshop, titled "Transforming Love," featured four speakers sharing their stories of being trans*, of being intersex, of being an LGBTQI person's family member and doing all of this as Catholics. Read More

Transgender Catholic Initially Rejected as Godparent Now Welcomed–And Other Positive Developments

August 9, 2015/4 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A trans* man in Spain will now be allowed to be his nephew’s godparent, reversing the... Read More

Transgender Godparent-To-Be Calls Diocesan Rejection a "Kick in the Stomach"

July 30, 2015/3 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

A transgender Catholic is not allowed to be a godparent, says a Spanish bishop, who further denied any discrimination in the case. Read More

A Divided Response to Transgender Persons at Georgetown's Campus

July 20, 2015/1 Comment/in Higher Education /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

One step forward, one step back. This is the two step experienced by the trans community at Georgetown University's campus as its affiliated hospital faces a discrimination complaint even as name changes become accessible to students. Read More

Tending to Christ's Blood: The U.S. Church's Post-Marriage Equality Agenda

July 5, 2015/6 Comments/in Marriage & Family, Politics & Human Rights /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Earlier this week while traveling, I visited the Basilica of the Holy Blood in Bruges where a small vial of Christ's blood resides for veneration. Legend says Joseph of Arimathea preserved it in rock crystal while washing Jesus' body and it remained liquid until 1325. Whether true or not, passing by this vial caused me to pray deeply and the following is a reflection based on that prayer. Read More

To Whom Was the Pope Referring in Encylical's Remarks About Body & Gender?

June 20, 2015/10 Comments/in Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Pope Francis’ encyclical on the environment, “Laudato Sii,” has made headlines around the world, and it... Read More

How Do Transgender People Experience the Divine Will for Themselves?

June 19, 2015/4 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Now that all of the media hype about Caitlyn Jenner’s gender transition has quieted down,... Read More

Caitlyn Jenner, The Archbishop, Fr. Barron, and Me

June 11, 2015/11 Comments/in Gender Identity, Hierarchy, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Caitlyn Jenner's coming out via Vanity Fair and the ensuing national conversation has triggered some foolish responses from Catholic clergy. Read More