1977

On May 2-5, the NCCB meets in Chicago and votes to refer the 182 resolutions from the Call to Action conference in Detroit to various NCCB committees for further consideration. Included are resolutions commending Dignity’s ministry and challenging the church "to root out those structures and attitudes, which discriminate against homosexuals as persons." Most resolutions concerning Dignity and homosexuality are referred to the Pastoral Research and Practices Committee, headed by Bishop James Hickey.