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Outreach honored with Catholic Media Association awards
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / July 2, 2025Journalist David Van Biema’s profile of Luisa Derouen, O.P., won in the multimedia category.
Watch Outreach panel on first month of Pope Leo XIV’s papacy
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / June 18, 2025Panelists considered Pope Leo’s views on synodality, how he might relate with the LGBTQ Catholic community and clues about where he intends to lead the church.
Why are you proud to be LGBTQ and Catholic? Tell us.
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / June 5, 2025In 100 words or less, describe moments when you were proud to be LGBTQ and Catholic, or how an LGBTQ loved one inspired your faith.
Register now: Outreach to host online panel on Pope Leo XIV’s first month
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 30, 2025A group of journalists and Vatican experts, who were in Rome for the election of Pope Leo XIV, will offer analysis and insight on the first weeks of his papacy.
“Outreach 2026” to be held at Georgetown University in June 2026
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 22, 2025The weekend-long event will include a number of keynote speakers, panels and Masses. Outreach will also mark its fifth anniversary during the conference.
Outreach welcomes John Consolie to advancement role
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 19, 2025“We are thrilled to welcome Jack to Outreach, where he will bolster our communications, event planning and fundraising efforts,” said Michael O’Loughlin, executive director of Outreach.
Watch James Martin, S.J., discuss Pope Leo XIV with Stephen Colbert
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / May 14, 2025Outreach Founder James Martin, S.J., appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Tue., May 13, 2025, to talk about the election of Pope Leo XIV.
Outreach remembers Pope Francis
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / April 24, 2025Pope Francis, who for more than a decade urged Catholics to live out the Gospel in ways that are inclusive and welcoming, died on April 21, 2025, at age 88. Outreach remembers Pope Francis.
Register today: Outreach announces Jubilee Year pilgrimage to Rome
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / March 18, 2025Pilgrims will visit several sites associated with the Society of Jesus, including the Church of the Gesù and the Rooms of St. Ignatius.
Outreach to host retreat for LGBTQ Catholics and their families
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / February 17, 2025Register today for this three-day, guided retreat designed for LGBTQ Catholics, their friends and families and those who minister to them.