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Father James Martin, SJ: Ten Years after Pulse, Solidarity
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / June 11, 2026Ten years after the Pulse nightclub massacre, Fr. James Martin, SJ, reflects on the Church’s response to the tragedy, the progress made in LGBTQ ministry since, and the ongoing call to solidarity with LGBTQ Catholics.
From worry to joy: A mother’s reflections on her daughter’s wedding
Outreach Originals Andrea Colao / June 10, 2026For Andrea Colao, the journey from her daughter’s coming out to her daughter’s wedding is one marked by joy, hope and love.
Beloved: A message for gay seminarians and priests, and the rest of us
Outreach Originals Paul F. Morrissey, O.S.A. / June 9, 2026Augustinian priest Fr. Paul Morrissey reflects on celibacy, vocation and the need for the Catholic Church to change its attitudes toward LGBTQ people and gay seminarians.
Archbishop Erio Castellucci to LGBTQ Catholics: Today we are here to ask for forgiveness
Outreach Originals Italian Archbishop Erio Castellucci / June 4, 2026Full text of Archbishop Erio Castellucci’s reflection at the prayer Vigil for the Overcoming of Homotransphobia held at the Parish of Jesus the Redeemer in Modena on May 21st, 2026.
Brad Gooch on children’s classics and fatherhood
Outreach Originals Brad Gooch / June 3, 2026Author Brad Gooch reflects on parenting, LGBTQ family life and beloved children’s classics like Goodnight Moon in this excerpt from his new memoir.
Archbishop John C. Wester on Eli, Samuel and LGBTQ people in the church
Outreach Originals Archbishop John C. Wester / June 2, 2026Archbishop John C. Wester reflects on what the story of Eli and Samuel can teach the church about listening to LGBTQ Catholics.
Elizabeth A. Johnson on Study Group 9: God gave them the same gift
Outreach Originals Elizabeth A. Johnson, C.S.J. / May 29, 2026In this installment of “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people,” Elizabeth A. Johnson, C.S.J. reflects on the Acts of the Apostles and the Church’s call to recognize LGBTQ Catholics as equal members of the body of Christ.
