Welcome. God loves you.

James Martin, S.J. / January 18, 2025

Jesus’ family weren’t always in agreement—just like yours

In today’s Gospel in particular, we can look to Jesus and Mary for models of listening, honesty, faithfulness, growth and love.

Giuseppe Piva, S.J. / January 16, 2025

LGBTQ Catholics must be “free to live their faith,” writes Italian Jesuit

A pastoral care of inclusion must recognize for homosexual persons the inherent dignity of being baptized Christians.

Michael J. O’Loughlin / January 14, 2025

Pope Francis repeats calls for LGBTQ inclusion in new book

The comments are a reaffirmation of the pope’s efforts to make the church more welcoming to LGBTQ people, even within the confines of church teaching.

Cardinal Blase J. Cupich / January 6, 2025

Cardinal Cupich: Put aside preconceptions and listen to LGBTQ people

Cardinal Blase Cupich writes that church leaders do better when they listen to others before speaking or making judgements about them.

The Outreach Guide to the Bible and Homosexuality

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St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church

Organization

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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Non è bene che l’uomo sia solo

Scholarly Work Italian Progetto Gionata

Includes 5 national networks attentive to distinct aspects; 4 groups involving homosexuals and parents; 7 local groups dealing with parents; 25 groups that cater without discrimination to LGBT + people and 4 groups that cater to young LGBT + Christians.

Gaudete Florence, Italy

La Tenda di Gionata