On November 11th, Cardinal Nichols wrote to all the priests of Westminster diocese about the need for ministry to lesbian and gay Catholics (which he refers to as “those who live with a same-sex attraction”). The actual content of this letter is brief and somewhat bland, but it makes two important observations. The first is…… Continue reading Cardinal Nichols Acknowledges Quest’s Work
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Nottingham Diocese Mass for LGBT Catholics
On Saturday 28th October – the feast of the apostles, SS Simon & Jude – the parish of St. Alban in Chaddesden, Derby, hosted the second annual Mass for LGBT people, their families and friends in the diocese of Nottingham, following a Mass celebrated by Bishop Patrick in the Cathedral last year. About eighty people…… Continue reading Nottingham Diocese Mass for LGBT Catholics
Middlesbrough Mass for LGBT Catholics
The diocese of Middlesbrough reported in the September edition of “Catholic Voice” that after reflection by Bishop Terry, clergy, and parishioners, the Diocese would be initiating a new process of pastoral outreach and inclusion for LGBT Catholics. That process will be formally launched on December 10th in York, with a Mass for LGBT Catholics, their…… Continue reading Middlesbrough Mass for LGBT Catholics
Resource: “A Catholic Conversation About Homosexuality”
Digging through my archives at Queering the Church, I’m delighted to have found a post I thought had been irretrievably lost, relating to a most useful resource at Fortunate Families. I thought it was important when I first came across it years ago: it’s even more important now, with the more pastoral tone coming from…… Continue reading Resource: “A Catholic Conversation About Homosexuality”
“Queer and Catholic” – NOT a Contradiction
Mark Dowd is a long term member and supporter of Quest. Last night, I and several other Quest members enjoyed the London launch of his impressive new book, “Queer and Catholic”. (Members from up North, attended an earlier launch in Mark’s hometown of Manchester). The book is subtitled “a life of contradictions”. However, as…… Continue reading “Queer and Catholic” – NOT a Contradiction
London Workshop for Catholic LGBT Families
A constant theme during the 2014 and 2015 synod assemblies on marriage and family, and of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation that followed it, was the importance of listening, and accompaniment for families in unconventional situations. This certainly applies to same-sex couples, but it also applies to families with LGBT members. These ideas are coming into…… Continue reading London Workshop for Catholic LGBT Families
“Sexuality, Gender Identity and Belief Project” (Leicester)
Quest East Midlands have been doing some sterling work in dialogue with the local bishop, with some impressive fruits arising from it (for example, a diocesan Mass for LGBT Catholics, their families and friends, scheduled for October 28th). Quest members have also been busy elsewhere, working with local community groups. The city of Leicester is…… Continue reading “Sexuality, Gender Identity and Belief Project” (Leicester)
Sr Jeannine Grammick, well known for her pioneering work in Catholic LGBT ministry, was the guest speaker at this year's Quest conference. Those who were there, were agreed that listening to her was a wonderful experience. After the conference, she travelled with Warren Hartley and Kieran Bohan up to Liverpool, where she spoke at the… Continue reading Sr Jeannine Gramick at St Bride’s, Liverpool (VIDEO)
Why many Catholics vote ‘Yes’ for marriage equality
About 66% of Catholics voted ‘yes’ in recent polling regarding a change in the civil Marriage Act to include all Australians as equals. This is a marked difference to the official Catholic party line as spoken by most bishops. Why has this happened? Rainbow Catholics InterAgency for Ministry produced a fact sheet noting that Catholics might consider making…… Continue reading Why many Catholics vote ‘Yes’ for marriage equality
Sr Jeannine Gramick: “What Can WE Do?”
Following her formal address to conference, Sr Gramick followed up on her thoughts on how LGBT Catholics could “run with the ball” in advancing LGBT ministry and doctrines, in a formal conference Q&A, and also in a personal interview with myself (concerning a project for the European Forum of LGBT Christian Groups). One question asked…… Continue reading Sr Jeannine Gramick: “What Can WE Do?”
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