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After Catholic School Refuses to Re-Enroll Transgender Student, Neighbors Throw Pride Parade

September 5, 2020/0 Comments/in Gender Identity, Gender Policies, Marriage & Family, Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Schools & Youth /by Brian Kaufman

A transgender boy in Washington, DC, was recently welcomed with open arms by his neighborhood after being rejected by his Catholic elementary school due to his gender identity. The boy's parents have become instrumental advocates in cultivating an affirming space in response to their son’s journey of self-discovery. Read More

CAMPUS CHRONICLES: Georgetown U. Continues as Gay-Friendly Campus Despite Pressure

August 5, 2013/4 Comments/in Higher Education, Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

At the risk of boasting, I have to admit that it is a sweet feeling... Read More

Dignity Chapters in Washington, DC and Boston Each Celebrate 40 Years

December 3, 2012/0 Comments/in New Ways Ministry /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Two East Coast chapters of DignityUSA, Washington, DC, and Boston, have both recently celebrated their... Read More

Movement Toward Equality on Two Catholic Campuses

May 4, 2012/0 Comments/in Schools & Youth /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

Some movement occurred this week on getting gay-straight alliances recognized on two of the nation’s... Read More

Communion Denied to Lesbian Woman at Her Mother's Funeral

February 28, 2012/0 Comments/in Parish Life & Pastoral Care, Theology & Church Teaching /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

The blogosphere has been abuzz with the news that Rev. Marcel Guarnizo, a priest at... Read More

Support and Self-Love: A Transgender Woman's Story

December 7, 2011/0 Comments/in Uncategorized /by Francis DeBernardo, Editor

In the Washington, DC area, where New Ways Ministry has its office, transgender issues have... Read More