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Articles by James F. Keenan, S.J.
James Keenan, S.J.: Trump rules on biological sex ignore more complex reality
Outreach Originals James F. Keenan, S.J. / March 19, 2025That intersex people are not well known arises from our own inability to recognize and accompany them, writes Father Keenan.
James F. Keenan, S.J.: “Dignitas Infinita” falters when it doesn’t practice what it preaches
Outreach Originals James F. Keenan, S.J. / Outreach Staff / April 19, 2024The authors of gender theory are as anonymous as the transgender community. Neither are mentioned.
James F. Keenan, S.J.: The Synod should embrace the “radically inclusive friendship” of the LGBTQ community
Outreach Originals James F. Keenan, S.J. / Outreach Staff / February 2, 2024So as to propose a bridge between the church and its LGBTQ community, I propose raising up a value that is paramount within the gay community. I call it radically inclusive friendship.
German theologian Stephan Goertz is a scholar for “people of hope,” says Jesuit professor
Outreach Originals James F. Keenan, S.J. / Outreach Staff / June 13, 2023With his prolific publications and uncanny ability to provoke recognition of the development of Catholic theological teachings, Goertz is very much one of the major contemporary theologians whom people of hope should follow.
James F. Keenan, S.J.: Outreach’s LGBTQ ministry is an exercise in vulnerability and recognition
Outreach Originals James F. Keenan, S.J. / Outreach Staff / May 3, 2023“Outreach invites all of us onto an open platform to gather to reflect on human vulnerability and the power of recognition,” writes Father Keenan.
