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Building bridges between the LGBTQ+ community and the Catholic Church since 1977

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Bishop: Go Beyond Condemnations of Violence to Build Communities of Care

"Anyone who defends human dignity cannot simply limit themselves to condemning violence. We must actively ensure that people find spaces where they can live, practice their faith, and experience community without fear." The post Bishop: Go Beyond Condemnations of Violence to Build Communities of Care appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

It’s Past Time to Remove the Cloud of Suspicion Over Gay Priests

"Gay priests should not be marginalized and treated with suspicion. They should be enthusiastically thanked." The post It’s Past Time to Remove the Cloud of Suspicion Over Gay Priests appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

The Queerest Thing About This LGBTQ+ Show Is How Catholic It Is

"The incongruity between Charlie's optimism and the moral darkness of her world is hilarious in a way that might make some Christians (and some Disney fans) uncomfortable." The post The Queerest Thing About This LGBTQ+ Show Is How Catholic It Is appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

German Diocese Supports Pride Event, Rebuffing Priest’s Criticism

Diocese: "Christopher Street Day stands for the cause of raising awareness of the dignity of all people and for standing up against exclusion and violence." The post German Diocese Supports Pride Event, Rebuffing Priest’s Criticism appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

Faith As a Threshold: Bodies, Gender, Theology

"Listening to trans people means learning once again to think of faith as an open journey, made up of thresholds that must continually be crossed. " The post Faith As a Threshold: Bodies, Gender, Theology appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

Teaching Jesus a Lesson

When we face homophobia or transphobia from our religious leaders, let us call them to account with the courage of the Canaanite woman. The post Teaching Jesus a Lesson appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

Queer Theology Can Bring About A Synodal Church

“Queer theology insists that LGBTQ Catholics are not merely recipients of pastoral care but participants in theological discernment." The post Queer Theology Can Bring About A Synodal Church appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

Reading the Bible Through a Queer Lens

Queer workshops during church and Catholic conventions are overflowing. It's time to address the Bible. The post Reading the Bible Through a Queer Lens appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

Pastoral Accompaniment and LGBT+ Catholics: ‘Seeking the Truth Together’

Accompanying someone does not mean giving them a piece of bread or sharing knowledge that we possess in its entirety. Rather, it means recognizing that truth lies before us and that we must seek it together. The post Pastoral Accompaniment and LGBT+ Catholics: ‘Seeking the Truth Together’ appeared first on New Ways Ministry .

Gender-Affirming Surgery Canceled by State-Owned Hospital Guided by Catholic Identity

Purchased by Penn State 2015, the medical center's website says it operates under “our values as a Catholic hospital” and is “guided by Catholic Social Teaching.” The post Gender-Affirming Surgery Canceled by State-Owned Hospital Guided by Catholic Identity appeared first on New Ways Ministry .