Belarusian Convent Operating in Britain Engages in Homophobic Campaigning

Personal reflection by a long-standing Quest member I was surprised when another Quest member asked me whether I knew St Elisabeth Convent in Minsk, Belarus. Indeed, I was well aware of this only functioning Orthodox convent in the city that used to be my home. It regularly features in Belarusian media, often – for the…… Continue reading Belarusian Convent Operating in Britain Engages in Homophobic Campaigning

Christian Objections to Same-Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment

Theologians challenge homophobia & signal a time for change: The Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research’s new report: “Christian Objections to Same-Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment” “For decades the bible has been used to justify discrimination against same-sex relationships. This new study presents ground-breaking research showing that the biblical verses so long held to condemn those…… Continue reading Christian Objections to Same-Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment

Quest’s Response to the CDF statement on ‘the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex’

Responsum of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith to a dubium regarding the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex, 15.03.2021 TO THE QUESTION PROPOSED: Does the Church have the power to give the blessing to unions of persons of the same sex? RESPONSE: Negative. (See here for the full…… Continue reading Quest’s Response to the CDF statement on ‘the blessing of the unions of persons of the same sex’

Trans Day of Remembrance 2020

“Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) is an international day held on the 20th November to remember and stand in solidarity with our trans siblings whose lives have been lost due to anti-transgender hatred and violence. Transgender Day of Remembrance was originally started in 1999 by trans activist Gwendolyn Ann Smith, to honour Rita Hester who was…… Continue reading Trans Day of Remembrance 2020

Black History Month

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

Quest at Switchboard Pride

Quest was delighted to be part of Switchboard Pride the weekend of 7-9 August 2020. Mark Dowd, former Chair of Quest took part in the panel discussion “Queerness and Religion” along with other LGBTQ+ faith groups OneBodyOneFaith, Hidayah, Sarbat and KeshetUK. Watch the video below (if you get a “Video unavailable” message click on the…… Continue reading Quest at Switchboard Pride

Lay Catholic LGB Discrimination in the 21st Century

“There are still multiple forms of Church influenced discrimination in the 21st Century” The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics released its first report about Lay Catholic LGB Discrimination in a Live broadcast on June 28.  This is an important piece of work and represents voices that cry out to be heard. During the launch Dr…… Continue reading Lay Catholic LGB Discrimination in the 21st Century

GNRC Press Release: “Welcoming and listening to LGBTIQ+ people and their families …”

GNRC Press Release N°13: International Network of LGBTIQ+ Catholics declares: “Welcoming and listening to LGBTIQ+ people and their families – not banning – is the call by Pope Francis to our Shepherds” The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics supports DignityUSA and Fortunate Families chapters after being banned by Archdiocese of Detroit Available in: English /…… Continue reading GNRC Press Release: “Welcoming and listening to LGBTIQ+ people and their families …”

Danny Barnes RIP

Mike Egan, former Secretary of Quest, has written this obituary of Danny Barnes who was actively involved in Quest in the 1980s and 1990s, and particularly with Linkline, which operated for over 30 years from 1981.  “Danny Barnes Danny Barnes (17 June 1944 – 15 May 2020) was a leading member of London Quest, and…… Continue reading Danny Barnes RIP