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Outreach Original Dom Arnaldo Carvalheiro Neto / January 16, 2026

Brazilian bishop ministering to LGBTQ people: Walking a path of “affection, joy and welcome”

For Bishop Arnaldo Carvalheiro Neto, at the heart of accompanying the LGBTQ Catholic groups in Brazil is rejoicing in being a child of God.

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Kevin Clarke / January 13, 2026

Renee Good, hatred, misogyny and homophobia

At the heart of Renee Good’s story is her identity as a Christian and her willingness to love, even in the face of opposition.

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Fr. Brad Mills, SJ / January 9, 2026

Jesuit priest: LGBTQ parish ministry says nothing can separate us from God’s love 

For Father Brad Mills, SJ, the core mission of his parish’s LGBTQ ministry, “Puentes,” is to help all human beings draw closer to God.

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Conor Reidy / December 31, 2025

A message from Outreach’s new executive director

Conor Reidy, Outreach’s new executive director, offers a message expressing his eagerness to answer God’s call to ministry and service.

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality

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Coming Out and Coming Home

Book Stan "J.R." Zerkowski

The story of a gay church employee in the Diocese of Lexington, KY, and his unforeseen and unplanned journey into local and national LGBTQ ministry. With a foreword written by Bishop John Stowe, OFM Conv.

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Bénédiction de couples de même sexe : Que dit l’Eglise ?

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Lundi 18 décembre 2023, le Dicastère pour la Doctrine de la foi a publié une déclaration sur la signification pastorale des bénédictions. À travers ce document intitulé “Fiducia supplicans”, l’Eglise permet la bénédiction des « couples en situation irrégulière » (dont les divorcés-remariés) et des couples de même sexe. Pourquoi cette déclaration ? Quelles sont les spécificités de ces bénédictions ? Est-ce un changement doctrinal sur le sacrement du mariage ? Trois questions à Mgr Philippe Bordeyne, Président de l’Institut pontifical Jean-Paul II pour les Sciences du mariage et de la famille (Rome).

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Prefacio: Construindo uma ponte

Preface Portuguese Antonio Pedro Monteiro, SCJ

Preface to the Portuguese edition of James Martin, S.J.’s “Building a Bridge” (“Construindo uma ponte”) in Portuguese by Antonio Pedro Monteiro, SCJ.