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Outreach Original Outreach Staff / December 1, 2025

Conor Reidy appointed Outreach executive director

With a background in campus ministry and Ignatian spirituality, Mr. Reidy will lead Outreach as the ministry commemorates its fifth anniversary in 2026.

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Gospel Reflection
Brent Taghap / November 29, 2025

How Advent offers hope for an inclusive and loving world

A world where we beat our swords into plowshares and where peace is within our walls is coming towards us.

Outreach Original
Mary Kate Roohan, PsyD, RDT / November 26, 2025

A psychologist’s tips for LGBTQ Catholics struggling with the holidays

Dr. Mary Kate Roohan offers practical skills and tips for LGBTQ Catholics who struggle with difficult family dynamics, especially during the holiday season.

Gospel Reflection
James Martin, S.J. / November 22, 2025

Christ is my king. But what kind of king is he?

Our desire for a mighty king (or queen) is not surprising. But that desire is almost always misplaced.

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality

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Same-Sex Unions in Pre-Modern Europe

Book John Boswell

Historical look at early homosexual relationships; controversial and important.

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Academic Statement on the Ethics of Free and Faithful Same-Sex Relationships

Scholarly Work Chinese Dutch Filipino French German Italian Polish Portuguese Slovenian Spanish Wijngaards Institute for Catholic Research

The Statement has been endorsed by more than 60 Catholic scholars and is currently available in 10 languages. Links to the full report, “Christian Objections to Same Sex Relationships: An Academic Assessment.”

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Movimento dei Focolari

Organization Italian

Ascolto e condivisione. “Nessuno solo” è un percorso di accompagnamento e testimonianza che da qualche tempo coinvolge genitori con figli LGBT in varie nazioni del mondo.