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Vatican Secretary of State meets LGBT+ Advocates

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican’s Secretary of State, met with a large group of lawyers, politicians, and activists – among them Baroness Helena Kennedy, director of the International Bar Association’s Human Rights Institute – on Friday 5th April 2019. The group presented him with research on anti-LGBT+ criminalisation laws in the Caribbean that will be…… Continue reading Vatican Secretary of State meets LGBT+ Advocates

Document on Youth Synod: advice to LGBT+ young Catholics is lacking

On the feast of the Annunciation (25 March), Pope Francis signed a Letter to Young People (Christus Vivit [“Christ is alive”]), the result of the Synod on Young People, the Faith and Vocational Discernment last year. In this Letter, Pope Francis makes a direct appeal to young people, addressing them throughout. He encourages them to grow in…… Continue reading Document on Youth Synod: advice to LGBT+ young Catholics is lacking

Announcement

LGBT+ Mass at Clifton Diocese Quest member John Flannery and Chair Ruby Almeida met with Bishop Declan Lang in November 2018. Bishop Lang approved the idea of holding a Mass for LGBT+, families and friends. Now, after less than three months, a series of Masses are to be held at St. Nicholas of Tolentino in…… Continue reading Announcement

Quest support for LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers

In the margins of the 2018 Conference a few delegates gathered on Saturday afternoon to discuss the important work being undertaken by individual members to support asylum seekers and refugees. In particular, discussion centred around whether it would be possible to support those members at a more formal level. One area that was considered to…… Continue reading Quest support for LGBT+ refugees and asylum seekers

Rediscovering Jesus: Retreat for men

Retreat for Men: Calpe, Costa Blanca, 12 - 19 June 2019. The retreat will be led by Pádraig Ó Tuama Full costs for this year is: €495. (currently £440) Because of volatile exchange rates, the retreat is this year priced in euro. ONLY ONE PLACE REMAINING - but there is also a room vacant for a… Continue reading Rediscovering Jesus: Retreat for men

Discernment by Pope Francis

Pope Francis, right, meets with a delegation of the Leadership Conference of Women Religious at the Vatican. Credit Pool photo by L’Osservatore Romano The Vatican’s misguided investigation of American Catholic nuns seemed thoroughly steeped in chauvinism from its inception three years ago by the church’s male-dominated bureaucracy. Rome’s move against widely respected churchwomen was puzzling…… Continue reading Discernment by Pope Francis

Walsingham Pilgrimage, 17-18.05 (photo report)

Photographs from the pilgrimage: Quest is organising the first LGBT-friendly pilgrimage to Walsingham, the National Shrine of Our Lady. Spiritual direction by chaplain to the retreat, Fr Kieran Fitzsimons. Please book early (now!) since places are limited. The final date for booking – 20 April. Coach from Farm Street (Mayfair, London) to Walsingham, with at least…… Continue reading Walsingham Pilgrimage, 17-18.05 (photo report)