News and Views
One in Love: How one Chicago parish started an LGBTQ ministry
Outreach Originals Stephen Sladek / Chris Evon / Kathie Nash / September 2, 2026After a lay minister was fired due to their sexuality, the One in Love ministry seeks to serve LGBTQ Catholics in parishes in the Chicago-area.
Dolly Parton’s “harp” can solve our problems
Outreach Originals Mickey McGrath, OSFS / August 28, 2026Dolly Parton and Sister Thea Bowman reveal how music, art and faith can inspire hope and affirm God’s presence in every person.
Reflections on Outreach 2026 from a Slovak theologian
Outreach Originals Samuel Kravec / August 27, 2026Samuel Kravec shares his thoughts and honest reactions from attending Outreach 2026 and what he hopes to bring back to his home in Slovakia.
This Transgender History Month, pray to Catholic saints who defied gender norms
Link National Catholic Reporter / August 26, 2026Outreach to partner for “Mass of Belonging: More than Welcome” in Atlanta, October 18
Outreach Originals Outreach Staff / August 26, 2026Outreach will partner with Fortunate and Faithful Families and the Archdiocese of Atlanta for Mass on Oct. 18 at the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
Daniel P. Horan on signs of hope at LGBTQ meetings with bishops
Outreach Originals Daniel P. Horan / August 25, 2026Catholic theologian Daniel P. Horan reflects on hopeful meetings between U.S. bishops and LGBTQ Catholics rooted in and synodality.
Irme Stetter-Karp of ZdK on the Berlin Pride attack and the church
Outreach Originals Dr. Irme Stetter-Karp / August 20, 2026German Catholic leader Irme Stetter-Karp responds to the deadly July 25 attack at Berlin’s Christopher Street Day and urges the Church to stand with LGBTQ people.
A queer Catholic’s encounter with violence—and grace—at Communion
Outreach Originals Kyle Wright / August 18, 2026After a stranger disrupted his reception of the Eucharist, a queer Catholic discovers unexpected solidarity within his parish community.
The Odyssey, hospitality and LGBTQ Catholics
Outreach Originals Maxwell Kuzma / August 14, 2026Maxwell Kuzma explores how “The Odyssey” and Christian teachings on hospitality illustrate the experiences of LGBTQ Catholics.
Pope Leo XIV, human dignity and LGBTQ Catholics in the Dominican Republic
Outreach Originals Frank Abate / August 13, 2026Drawing on both his of ministry during the HIV/AIDS crisis and Pope Leo XIV’s words, Frank Abate calls the Church in the Dominican Republic to affirm LGBTQ Catholics’ dignity
