Outreach

A queer Catholic’s encounter with violence—and grace—at Communion

After a stranger disrupted his reception of the Eucharist, a queer Catholic discovers unexpected solidarity within his parish community.

The Odyssey, hospitality and LGBTQ Catholics

Maxwell Kuzma explores how "The Odyssey" and Christian teachings on hospitality illustrate the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics.

Pope Leo XIV, human dignity and LGBTQ Catholics in the Dominican Republic

Drawing on both his of ministry during the HIV/AIDS crisis and Pope Leo XIV’s words, Frank Abate calls the Church in the Dominican Republic to affirm LGBTQ Catholics’ dignity

El Papa León XIV, la dignidad humana y los católicos LGBTQ en la República Dominicana

Basándose tanto en su labor pastoral durante la crisis del VIH/sida como en las palabras del Papa León XIV, Frank Abate exhorta a la Iglesia de la República Dominicana a afirmar la dignidad de los católicos LGBTQ.

Fathers-to-be reflect on the Eucharist

A Catholic therapist preparing to become a father reflects on the Eucharist, family traditions and the hopes he and his husband have for their child.

The weight of the world and a five-letter word

A married gay man's reflections on encounters with Pope Leo XIV, illustrating the grace that comes with welcome.

Synodality requires engagement with LGBTQ Catholics — and not just the ‘right’ ones

The hidden stories of China’s LGBTQ Catholics

In this reflection, Eros Shaw traces the growth of China’s LGBTQ Catholic community over the last decade.

Natalia Imperatori-Lee on Study Group 9: A New Council of Jerusalem

In the final article in Outreach’s Study Group 9 series, Natalia Imperatori-Lee reflects on the Council of Jerusalem and how listening to the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics can guide the church’s discernment.

Register today: Outreach announces New York City, LGBTQ Catholic history pilgrimage

Outreach announces New York City pilgrimage, Sept. 25-27, exploring the LGBTQ Catholic history of the city, especially during the HIV/AIDS epidemic.