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Articles by Luisa Derouen, O.P.
Sister Luisa Derouen: Catholics are called to believe transgender people
Outreach Originals Luisa Derouen, O.P. / May 17, 2023For the past 23 years, I’ve had the profound privilege of accompanying transgender people as a spiritual companion on their sacred journey to wholeness and holiness.
Sister Luisa Derouen: For transgender people, a name is a deliberate expression of identity
Outreach Originals Luisa Derouen, O.P. / November 21, 2022When we are called by name, with respect, we have a sense of who we are, the communities in which we belong and our place in the world.
Four things Catholics need to know about transgender people
Outreach Originals Luisa Derouen, O.P. / July 28, 2022While there is a lot we don’t yet understand about being transgender, there is an abundance of reputable medical evidence to verify the reality of transgender people’s experiences.