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A Light in the Darkness
This season holds particular significance for queer Catholics.
An Open Letter to Catholic Voters and All Voters for Justice in the United States from Women-Church Convergence
August 18, 2020
by
Gregory McCollum
As we seek to answer the hard questions about what to do next our collective mind turns to the elections in the United States that will have worldwide repercussions These elections are the next significant chance we have to stem the tide of injustice
They Want to Hear Our Stories: Hope For LGBTQI Catholics
August 17, 2020
by
Gregory McCollum
Hear from DignitySan Fernando Valley member ChrisChris Cappiello on what gives him hope and the role of today{fidview_modedefaultfields{formatdefault}typemediafield_deltas{{formatdefault}}attributes{classmediaelement f
An Important Update on the 2021 Conference
August 13, 2020
by
Gregory McCollum
Following many conversations evaluating available information and a great deal of prayerful consideration s Board of Directors has made the unanimous decision to postpone our pled conference in San Diego CA and to offer an opportunity to gather onlin
Third Quarter 2020 Financial Report
August 12, 2020
by
Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
Third Quarter Financial ResultsFor the first three quarters of the fiscal year ( ) the (DUSA) Operating Fund reported a net operating loss of compared to a budgeted loss of This somewhat better financial result from budget is attributed to lower
Catholic Scholars and Faith Leaders in the U.S. Challenge State Departments Commission on Unalienable Rights Draft Report
July 21, 2020
by
Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
We are progressive Catholic theologians community leaders ministers and advocates who write to express our strong concerns about the current draft of the Commission on Unalienable Rights
Sign the Letter: Stand Up to the Archdiocese of Indianapolis
July 13, 2020
by
Gregory McCollum
Only th teamed up with GLAAD Shellys Voice PFLAG the Ariadne Getty Foundation and many more to host the Rally For Equality in Indianapolis Our caravan of vehicles circled the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis demonstrating against a new
The Policy on Transgender/Gender Non-Conforming Students the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Doesnt Want You to See
July 8, 2020
by
DignityUSA
has obtained a copy of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis Policy and Norms on Sexual Identity in School Ministrya document that was sent to key Archdiocesan staff in but that was to be kept secret from the publicWe believe this policy needs to be expos
LGBTQI Catholic Group Disappointed by Supreme Court Ruling Denying Employment Protections to Catholic School Teachers Vows to Fight On
July 8, 2020
by
Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
the organization of Catholics committed to justice equality and full inclusion of LGBTQI Catholics in the church and society is deeply disappointed in todays Supreme Court ruling that denies Catholic school teachers legal protection against job bias