Welcome. God loves you.

Gospel Reflection James Martin, S.J. / November 8, 2025

The Catholic Church: Ever Ancient, Ever New

The question comes up once a year: Why are we celebrating a feast for a building?

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Giuseppe Piva, S.J. / November 6, 2025

Italian synodal assembly embraces openness to LGBTQ people

Synodal representatives in Italy voted overwhelmingly to accept documents calling for greater openness to LGBTQ people. Italian bishops will weigh in next.

Gospel Reflection
James Martin, S.J. / November 1, 2025

Believe in the Afterlife

God has a place prepared for each of us, a place where we will dwell with God until the end of time.

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Brandan Robertson / October 31, 2025

What a gay Christian author learned on a book tour of North America

For one pastor, to be LGBTQ and Christian means to be a community that situates “ourselves in the midst of difference.”

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

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St. John Evangelist is an affirming parish where ALL are welcome. Established in 1931, we serve the University Heights neighborhood of metro-San Diego and beyond. We are served by the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) priests and brothers, the largest missionary order in the Catholic Church. We have an active and welcoming LGBTQ Ministry.

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La Teología Queer y la Teología Feminista

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Fr. Julian Cruzalta, teólogo, explica el concepto de teología queer y el concepto equívoco de los “desechables” o “basurables.”

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Statant Tiltą

Book Lithuanian James Martin, S.J.

Building a Bridge in Lithuanian.