December 18, 2023 | by DignityUSA | DignityUSA is celebrating today’s announcement by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith that same-sex couples can be blessed by priests as an important recognition that these relationships can be holy.
December 13, 2023 | by Cait Gardiner | Too often the authenticity of one’s faith is confused for their adherence to accepted doctrine. Today’s reflection reminds us that we follow in the footsteps of our saints not when we are unswervingly loyal to the status quo, but when we hold within ourselves the dynamism of a percolating faith and a longing for justice.
December 6, 2023 | by Richard Young | St. Francis of Assisi famously exhorted his community to “preach constantly and, when necessary, use words.” Today’s reflection offers us a similar challenge: to both speak words of Love’s presence and to become that loving presence; to speak of justice and to act justly. As such, Advent invites us to a greater integrity: when our words reflect not only what we believe but who we are.
November 29, 2023 | by Sam Barnes | So often people assume the holidays will be joyful. But for many, especially our LGBTQIA+ siblings, this is simply not the case. This week’s readings invite us to begin diligent preparations for our celebration of Jesus’ birth—a celebration in which all are invited to share. How do we prepare our own queer hearts for closed-minded familial reunions while incorporating LGBTQIA+ inclusivity and love into our holiday season?
November 28, 2023 | by DignityUSA | Donate to DignityUSA's Advent Appeal to help us continue our mission of championing respect and justice for all sexual orientations, genders and identities within the Catholic Church and beyond.
Upcoming Events
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Screening and Chat with Sr. Jeannine Gramick: Dignity Philadelphia 50th Anniversary Recording
Please join us on Sunday, April 28, 2pm ET/11am PT for the screening premiere of a Q&A with Sr. Jeannine Gramick recorded in May 2023 as part of Dignity Philadelphia’s 50th Anniversary celebration. In the video, Sr. Jeannine talks about her role in the founding of Dignity Philadelphia, including her friendship with Dominic Bash, and being set on the path of advocating for LGBTQIA+ people in the Catholic Church. Sr. Jeannine also recounts her run-in with Cardinal Ratzinger and discusses her hopes for LGBTQIA+ people and the Catholic Church.
We will also be joined by Sr. Jeannine herself, who will share a few words about all that has taken place since the recording in May 2023, including her meeting with Pope Francis and the Vatican’s announcement in late 2023 about blessing same-sex unions. Registration is required.
April 28, 20242:00pm
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Preregistration for DignityUSA's 2025 Conference
Preregistration for Conference 2025 is now open! With a deposit of $100.00, you can secure your spot AND get a discount off the registration cost. The conference will be held July 4-6, 2025 at Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio.
July 4, 2025 to July 6, 20258:00am
