AIDS
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DignityUSA's National AIDS Project works with national AIDS organizations to both add a GLBT Catholic perspective and to provide information to our local chapters.
Some Practical Things to Do This World AIDS and Beyond
- Schedule a candlelight service of remembrance for those affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Have a service of healing for those living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers.
- Observe a moment of silence during worship for those who have died of AIDS.
- During liturgy pray for people infected with HIV, those living with AIDS, and family and friends who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Distribute HIV/AIDS Fact sheets and red ribbons for the Sunday before World AIDS Day.
- Invite those living with HIV/AIDS to share their stories.
Some Practical Things to Do This World AIDS and Beyond
- Schedule a candlelight service of remembrance for those affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Have a service of healing for those living with HIV/AIDS and their caregivers.
- Observe a moment of silence during worship for those who have died of AIDS.
- During liturgy pray for people infected with HIV, those living with AIDS, and family and friends who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
- Distribute HIV/AIDS Fact sheets and red ribbons for the Sunday before World AIDS Day.
- Invite those living with HIV/AIDS to share their stories.
- Have Chapter members become involved wit
Report on 1998 Convocation on AIDS and Religion in America
Key leaders from America's religious, academic and media communities gathered at the Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta from November 8-11, 1998, for the first Convocation on AIDS and Religion in America.
Annual Day of Fasting & Prayer for Those Living with HIV/AIDS
In 1985 DignityUSA established a "day of fasting and prayer for HIV/AIDS to be observed on the first Sunday of Lent and that each Chapter is requested to hold an appropriate service on that day in memory of all those who have died of AIDS and to provide comfort and encouragement to the partners, families and friends of these people and all other concerned individuals." (HOD Resolution # 20)
God, Break Through and Heal: A Prayer for Hope and Healing
By Eric C. Smith
Provided by Fr. Tom, DignityUSA
National AIDS Project Chair
Gay Catholic Group Rebukes Church on Response to AIDS
Notes Insufficient Response over 20 Years; Calls for "Examination of Conscience," Concrete Action on HIV
Kansas City Star Article on Priests with AIDS
The following is a message from Fr. Tom, DignityUSA National AIDS Project Chair:
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.
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