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For LGBTQ People, What Does It Mean to “Pray for Vocations” with Pope Francis?

May 8, 2022/9 Comments/in Employment Issues, Gender Identity, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Personal Stories, Theology & Church Teaching /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

What does it mean to “pray for vocations”? Today is the World Day of Prayer for Vocations, and Pope Francis once again is reframing how the people of God should think about an issue. His message is quite relevant for LGBTQ people. Read More

Next Steps: Experiencing the Call to LGBTQ Ministry

June 11, 2020/0 Comments/in New Ways Ministry, Parish Life & Pastoral Care /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

To begin our journey to take the next steps toward developing LGBTQ ministry, we are starting with something with which you should be very familiar: you. Read More

Catholics Show Gratitude, Solidarity for Gay Priests. Add Your Support Today!

December 17, 2018/2 Comments/in Hierarchy, LGBTQ Clergy & Religious, New Ways Ministry, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

We are asking readers Bondings 2.0 readers and the entire faithful to sign a statement of solidarity and gratitude in support of gay priests. Read on for more information. Read More

Young People at Pre-Synod Meeting Call for Church to Openly Address Sexuality

March 27, 2018/6 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth, Theology & Church Teaching, Uncategorized /by Robert Shine, Managing Editor

Youth from around the world have issued a call for the Catholic Church to openly and honestly address matters of sexuality, and to do so from a Church that is a welcoming place for all people. Read More