News and Views
New biography of Father Tom Oddo explores the forgotten history of LGBTQ ministry
Outreach Originals Jason Steidl Jack / April 14, 2026A review of a new biography of Rev. Tom Oddo, exploring clericalism and the history of LGBTQ Catholic ministry.
Por qué una pareja gay decidió bautizar a sus hijos en la iglesia católica
Outreach Originals Spanish Daniel Castillo Vaughan / April 13, 2026Para una pareja gay, elegir bautizar a sus hijos en la Iglesia católica fue un acto de esperanza cristiana.
Why one gay couple chose to baptize their children in the Catholic Church
Outreach Originals Daniel Castillo Vaughan / April 7, 2026For one gay couple, choosing to baptize their children in the Catholic Church was an act of Christian hope.
Quiet signs of resurrection love
Outreach Originals John Consolie / April 5, 2026Even when we can’t see Jesus, the resurrection makes true his promise to be with us always through tangible signs of love.
Walking with LGBTQ people entering the Catholic Church through O.C.I.A.
Outreach Originals The Rev. Michael Trail / April 4, 2026Walking with an LGBTQ person discerning the Catholic Church is walking with Christ, who calls all to become fully who we were created to be.
A Good Friday meditation: my mom, the Cross and compassion
Outreach Originals James Martin, S.J. / April 3, 2026Fr. James recounts the final days of his mother’s life and the quiet lessons he learned about compassion while sitting at her bedside.
A transgender man on the church’s language and witness on gender
Outreach Originals Maxwell Kuzma / March 31, 2026Why the church’s words about gender matter—and how they affect transgender Catholics seeking accompaniment.
Saintly companions for LGBTQ Catholics this Lent
Outreach Originals Mickey McGrath, OSFS / March 30, 2026Brother Mickey McGrath reflects on the saintly companions LGBTQ Catholics can pray to for guidance on our Lenten journey.
