In Quest we support our members to reconcile faith with gender identity and sexuality. How these are shaped and formed is often closely interwoven with our culture and heritage. As an organisation we need to continue expanding our understanding of intersectionality to better serve the full breadth of our membership (current and future) so that…… Continue reading Black History Month
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Staying connected
This page was last checked / updated: 12/06/20 Here’s some information about how we might stay connected to various spiritual communities and resources. There’s lots more on Quest’s Main Facebook page which you can find here. News / Most recent updates ‘A Big Disease with a Little Name’ a very moving and interesting series of…… Continue reading Staying connected
Well-attended first Salford LGBT+ Mass
The Bishop of Salford, John Arnold, was principal celebrant of the first Mass hosted by the diocese for LGBT+ Catholics, their families and friends at Holy Name Church, Oxford Road, Manchester on Saturday 12 October. It is estimated that more than 300 people attended the Mass, including members of Quest, among them former Chairs, Ruby…… Continue reading Well-attended first Salford LGBT+ Mass
“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
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
The Tablet calls for the Church to reconcile with LGBT+ Catholics
Citing the recent successful pilgrimage to Rome by members and supporters of the LGBT+ group based at London’s Jesuit Church of the Immaculate Conception, Farm Street, The Tablet (16 March 2019) describes the Church’s traditional language about gay men and women, especially the phrase “intrinsically disordered”, as “frankly incomprehensible”. It continues: “The reconciliation of the…… Continue reading The Tablet calls for the Church to reconcile with LGBT+ Catholics
Conference 2017 “Act Justly, Love Mercy”:Report
Earlier today, we left conference 2017 with joy in our hearts. In her concluding remarks at the end of the final Mass, our chair Ruby Almeida said that her observation of this year’s conference was that it had been marked by a great deal of joy. My discussions with other participants over coffee, waiting for…… Continue reading Conference 2017 “Act Justly, Love Mercy”:Report
“Year of Mercy” Mass for LGBT Catholics – Nottingham Cathedral
We have written before of Quest’s new emphasis on engagement and advocacy work with British bishops. One of the visible fruits of this is a forthcoming Mass for LGBT Catholics, to be held in St Barnabas’ Cathedral, Nottingham. Earlier this year, Ruby Almeida as Quest chair, accompanied by Claire Jenkins of the East Midlands regional group,…… Continue reading “Year of Mercy” Mass for LGBT Catholics – Nottingham Cathedral
The Papal Apology: Keep the Conversation Going. (Opinion)
Reports of Pope Francis’ apology to the gay community drew extensive commentary in the press, with divided responses from LGBT sources. There many statements that this was welcome, but also many who pointed out that the statement was limited, and just didn’t go far enough. On Sunday (3rd July) I had the privilege of participating…… Continue reading The Papal Apology: Keep the Conversation Going. (Opinion)
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