News Archive (2003)

DignityUSA Announces New Treasurer

To DignityUSA members:

Dignity/Boston Rejects Bishops' Statement on Same-Sex Marriage

Dismayed by Archbishop O'Malley's charge that dissenters possess "erroneous conscience"

Boston — Leaders of Dignity/Boston, a group of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Catholics and allies, stated their objection to both the most recent actions of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops opposing same-sex marriage

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National Catholic Reporter Readers Speak Out

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The Readers Speak

Readers of National Catholic Reporter respond to the interview of Past President of DignityUSA Pat McArron by NCR Publisher Tom Fox.

Gay Catholics Applaud Massachusetts Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Signed “Friend of the Court” Brief

November 18, 2003 — Leaders of DignityUSA, the organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their supporters, expressed their joy about today's decision in Massachusetts' highest court ruling that same-sex couples are legally entitled to marry under the state constitution.

NCR Publisher Tom Fox Profiles DignityUSA and interviews immediate past president Pat McArron

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National Catholic Reporter Article

NCR Publisher, Tom Fox, interviews past DignityUSA president Pat McArron.

Open Letter to Bishop Wilton Gregory, President of the USCCB

Dear DignityUSA Friends,

DignityUSA Announces New Executive Director

DignityUSA, the nation's oldest and foremost organization for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered (GLBT) Catholics, their families and friends is pleased to announce that Matthew Gallagher has been hired as the organization's new Executive Director, beginning October 20.

DignityUSA Calls on Catholics to Support Same-Sex Couples During President Bush's “Marriage Protection Week”

Washington, DC, October 16, 2003 — As President Bush and conservative leaders mark the so-called "Marriage Protection Week," DignityUSA and its chapters and members across the country call upon supportive Catholics everywhere to stand with same-sex couples who are seeking marriage rights and challenge the arguments of the opponents of same-sex marriage.

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Right to Marry

Gay Catholics Call for Marriage Rights in Society and Sacramental Blessing of Same Sex Unions by the Church

Las Vegas, August 10, 2003 — In the midst of the international debate on same-sex marriage, the nation's largest group of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered Catholics have affirmed their commitment to work for full inclusion of same sex couples in society and call on their church to bless same-sex unions.

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Right to Marry

DignityUSA Passes Resolution on Same-Sex Marriage

The following resolution was passed unanimously by the Board of Directors, DignityUSA during their meeting in Las Vegas, Aug 5-6. The resolution was presented to all assembled at the membership meeting during the 16th DignityUSA biannual convention (Aug 7-10) and received an ovation by all:

August 2003

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Vision Statement

DignityUSA envisions and works for a time when Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Catholics are affirmed and experience dignity through the integration of their spirituality with their sexuality, and as beloved persons of God participate fully in all aspects of life within the Church and Society.