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A Light in the Darkness
This season holds particular significance for queer Catholics.
DignityUSA Board Election 2016
August 22, 2016
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DignityUSA
We are pleased to ounce the newly elected members of the Board of DirectorsLauren CarpenterLinda RobertsAllen RosePatty StrickerCongratulations to our newly elected Board membersOn electronic and paper ballots were sent to members There were four pos
Creating a Transgender Affirming Environment at Your Gatherings and Events
August 22, 2016
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DignityUSA
By Lui Francesco Matsuo and Lauren CarpenterCreating an environment at gatherings and events that is affirming of transgender people is extremely important It takes more than just welcoming transgender people with a smile to create an environment tha
Development News - August 2016
August 22, 2016
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DignityUSA
Now more than ever is being called to be the voice of lesbian gay bisexual transgender and queer Catholics who are firmly committed to the Gospel In order to continue to speak effectively for justice for all in the Catholic Church and society we need
Catholic Group Calls on Senator Rubio to Cancel Appearance at Orlando Anti-LGBT Gathering
August 10, 2016
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DignityUSA
Boston MA the nations largest organizations of Catholics committed to justice and equality for lesbian gay bisexual and transgender people in our Church and in society is calling on fellow Catholic Senator Marco Rubio to cancel his appearance at an a
Pope Francis Demonstrates Lamentable and Dangerous Ignorance on Gender Identity DignityUSA Cautions His Words Put Lives at Risk
August 2, 2016
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DignityUSA
Boston MA During a meeting with Polish bishops while attending World Youth Day Pope Francis concluded his remarks by complaining that children are being taught that everyone can choose their gender He also called this ideological colonization by very
Dignity/Bostons Anti-Gun Violence Letter Writing Campaign
July 6, 2016
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DignityUSA
By Robin Eriksen DignityBoston Board MemberIn light of the recent events at Pulse in Orlando DignityBoston spearheaded a letter writing campaign for their members Those who wish to do so are encouraging Congress to get serious and to work across pa
International Advocates for LGBTQ Human Rights Meet with Dignity/Boston and DignityUSA
July 6, 2016
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DignityUSA
By Peggy Hayes DignityBostonWhen the US State Department was organizing a visit to Boston by a delegation of leaders working for human rights for LGBTQ persons they contacted DignityBoston Would DignityBoston discuss social and cultural approaches
2016 Pride Appeal Success!
July 6, 2016
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DignityUSA
Through the efforts of the staff Board Members and many of our memberssupporters we are excited to ounce that as of the Pride Appeal has raised This level of support represents one of the most significant fundraising efforts in recent history and
We Are Orlando!
July 6, 2016
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DignityUSA
by Lewis SpeaksTerPresident The deaths and injured in the early hours of have mobilized the LGBTQ and allied community! The Pulse Club shooting has shattered our psyche Witnesses protests and vigils have been of historic in number all over the globe