Timothy, a gay Catholic who felt called to the priesthood, courageously speaks abou the distressing experience of undergoing gay conversion therapy on advice he wasContinue reading Gay Conversion Therapy – a gay Catholic speaks out
Category: Announcements
BAME people and charities – an online survey
The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) and Voice4Change are carrying out research to understand what people connected to charities think about race equality, diversity and inclusivity in the sector. This online survey will take around 20 minutes to complete. The survey closes on 30 September 2019. The survey is designed to be…… Continue reading BAME people and charities – an online survey
Another great Quest Conference
This year’s Quest Conference in Winchester reportedly went well with two brilliant, informative and thought-provoking speakers, Mary McAleese (pictured below with Mark Dowd) and Sam Hall. One delegate commented that the venue and the food were both good. A report on the conference will appear in the Autumn Quest Bulletin which should be going out…… Continue reading Another great Quest Conference
Nottingham Diocese LGBT+ ministry
Bishop Patrick McKinney of Nottingham has been clear about the welcome that LGBT+ Catholics should receive in his diocese. He has authorised the following statement: “Bishop Patrick wishes everybody a warm welcome in the diocese; that includes, in an explicit way, members of the LGBT+ community. To demonstrate and share the Good News of God’s…… Continue reading Nottingham Diocese LGBT+ ministry
A song for Pride
The Catholic liturgical composer David Haas has released a new song for Pride inspired by Psalm 139 which begins: “O Lord, you search me and you know me”. The lyrics of the song are: “I will praise you God, you have embroidered me; for all these mysteries I thank you. You have created every part…… Continue reading A song for Pride
“Male and Female He Created Them” – Quest Response
The Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education released a document on 10th June 2019, Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a path of dialogue on the questions of gender theory (http://www.educatio.va/content/dam/cec/Documenti/19_0997_INGLESE.pdf). Quest has issued the following response to the document: Response of Quest to “Male and Female He Created Them” It does not happen often…… Continue reading “Male and Female He Created Them” – Quest Response
In light of the current COVID-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic the Quest Retreat ("Do whatever he tells you"), due to take place at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey in May, will not now take place. The Abbey announced on 19th March that the Guesthouse will be closed with effect from Monday 23rd March until further notice. This decision… Continue reading Quest Retreat Postponed
Successful Quest Conference on Conscience
Quest’s Day Conference on Conscience (ACCOMPANIMENT-DISCERNMENT-CONSCIENCE) successfully took place on Saturday 29th June at St. Mary Moorfields, in London. It was planned and organised in collaboration with the Diocese of Westminster together with our good friend and colleague Dr. Clare Watkins (lay Theologian at the University of Roehampton)…… Continue reading Successful Quest Conference on Conscience
Quest Safeguarding Policies now in place
Earlier this year Quest National Committee approved safeguarding policies in respect of children, young people and vulnerable adults. They are based on best practice and each policy and procedure will be reviewed annually by the Committee at the first full committee meeting of the year. This will include checking for any updates required by a…… Continue reading Quest Safeguarding Policies now in place
Quest 2019 Retreat: 17-19 May
Another highly enjoyable Quest annual retreat at Mount Saint Bernard Abbey. A full report will appear in the Autumn Quest Bulletin. Photo courtesy of PaulContinue reading Quest 2019 Retreat: 17-19 May
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