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This message was developed by the St. Ignatius Loyola, New York, NY parish ministry as a resource that may be adapted for use in a homily or parish communication. We are members of the LGBT Catholics and Friends ministry at our parish, and we are writing to urge you to speak to your parish community—especially […]

Augustinian 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.

Full 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.

Author 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 reflects on what the story of Eli and Samuel can teach the church about listening to LGBTQ Catholics.

In 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.

In this addition of our series “Theologians and other scholars on the Synod’s call to listen to LGBTQ people”, Antonio Auterio argues that the Church must move beyond rigid moral frameworks toward a more pastoral, listening-centered approach.