Press Release Archive (2003)

DignityUSA Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling in Lawrence Case

Submitted by dignityusa on Wed, 06/25/2003 - 23:00

Gay Catholics Filed Amicus Brief in Suit

Gay Catholics Reject Vatican Document on Same-Sex Marriage

Submitted by dignityusa on Mon, 07/28/2003 - 23:00

July 29, 2003 — DignityUSA, the organization of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics and their supporters, is strongly denouncing anticipated Vatican instructions to Catholic politicians and the public on opposing legal protections for same-sex couples. A document entitled "Considerations Regarding Proposals to Give Legal Recognition to Unions Between Homosexual Persons'' is expected to be released July 31.

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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

Submitted by dignityusa on Sat, 08/09/2003 - 23:00

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

Submitted by dignityusa on Wed, 10/15/2003 - 23:00

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

DignityUSA Announces New Executive Director

Submitted by dignityusa on Wed, 10/22/2003 - 23:00

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.

Gay Catholics Applaud Massachusetts Court Ruling on Same-Sex Marriage

Submitted by dignityusa on Tue, 11/18/2003 - 00:00

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.

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

Submitted by dignityusa on Sun, 11/23/2003 - 00:00

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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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.