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Always Our Children
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On October 1, 1997, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released its "ALWAYS OUR CHILDREN: A Pastoral Message to Parents of Homosexual Children and Suggestions for Pastoral Ministers." According to the USCCB Promotions Department:
In this pastoral message, the U.S. bishops continue their ongoing efforts to broaden the scope of pastoral care to those who might otherwise feel excluded from the Church. The message addresses parents on accepting themselves, their child, God's plan, and the Church's ministry. It offers pastoral recommendations to both parents and church ministers.
Robert Mialovich, then President of DignityUSA, stated:
Our hope is that all bishops, pastors and parents will take it to heart and that we will see improved ministry to our community. Since its founding in 1969, DignityUSA has been working for improved pastoral attention to the real lives of gay men and women. The bishops' letter recognizes some of these needs and our task will be to hold them to their words.
