Tag: pastoral ministry

The Catholic Obligation to Protect and Support LGBT Pupils

This afternoon, I was up in London, talking to the staff of St Bonaventure’s Catholic secondary school about “The Catholic Obligation to Protect and Support Lesbian and Gay Pupils”. Part of the headteacher’s regular program for staff continuing professional development, this will kick off the school’s annual commitment to LGBT  History Month. I met the…… Continue reading The Catholic Obligation to Protect and Support LGBT Pupils

Has the Synod “Opened a Door” to LGBT Inclusion?

The Bishops’ Synod three week assembly on marriage and family has now concluded. It’s now two years since the process began, and it’s not over yet. (We still must wait for Pope Francis’ response, which will be published as an Apostolic Exhortation). Meanwhile, LGBT opinion on the results of the assembly and its implications for…… Continue reading Has the Synod “Opened a Door” to LGBT Inclusion?

Expanding LGBT Ministry Across Westminster – And Beyond!

Cardinal Vincent Nichols has urged that the successful model of the Farm Street Masses specifically welcoming LGBTI Catholics be “rolled out” across his Westminster archdiocese, and indeed across “the nation” (in Catholic Church terms, that rather oddly means “England and Wales”. Scotland has a completely independent bishops’ conference, and Northern Ireland falls under the Primate…… Continue reading Expanding LGBT Ministry Across Westminster – And Beyond!

On Film, Gay Catholics Ask Pope Francis, "Accept Us" (VIDEO)

From Gay Star News: Gay Catholics call on Pope Francis to accept them in moving film A heartwarming film released today (10 March) aims to achieve full acceptance of LGBTI persons in the Catholic Church. It has already reached thousands of people and aims to be seen by Pope Francis and the Vatican clergy. The…… Continue reading On Film, Gay Catholics Ask Pope Francis, "Accept Us" (VIDEO)