News and Views
The increasing inclusion of LGBTQ persons within the American Catholic Church
Outreach Originals James Cavendish / July 6, 2026James Cavendish explores new research documenting the steady growth of LGBTQ inclusion in American Catholic attitudes, colleges and parishes.
The LGBTQ Catholic community are a “great cloud of witnesses”
Outreach Originals Valentina Marquez / July 3, 2026At Outreach 2026, Valentina Marquez reflected on the joy and hope of gathering with LGBTQ Catholics and allies, our “great cloud of witnesses.”
A transgender Catholic reflects on the call of the Emmaus story
Outreach Originals Danielle Koutsoufis / July 2, 2026Danielle Koutsoufis reflects on one’s call to make Christ known to others, like Jesus with the disciples journeying to Emmaus.
Gay Men’s 50 Years of Partnership Celebrated with Catholic Mass
Link New Ways Ministry / July 1, 2026Night Prayer: A reflection on the “more” of our lives
Outreach Originals Craig A. Ford, Jr. / July 1, 2026Craig A. Ford, Jr., PhD., invites the attendees of Outreach 2026 at night prayer to ask themselves: where is the “more” of our lives directed?
James F. Keenan, S.J., on guidance for the LGBTQ Catholic conscience
Outreach Originals James F. Keenan, S.J. / June 30, 2026The following essay is the text of a keynote address delivered by James F. Keenan, S.J., at Georgetown University’s Gaston Hall during the Outreach conference on June 21, 2026
What does it mean to be an LGBTQ Catholic?
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / June 28, 2026Full text of Father James Martin, S.J.’s homily from the Mass on July 19th at the 2026 Outreach conference, in Dahlgren Chapel at Georgetown University.
