Stop Spiritual Violence
Scenes from the Soulforce–DignityUSA March on the Vatican
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Press Statement from Mary Louise Cervone in Rome
My name is Mary Louise Cervone, and I am the president of DignityUSA, the oldest and largest organization in the United States, of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics, our families and friends.
Vatican Protest by U.S. Activists Banned by Police in Rome
Gay Italian Activists and Catholics Offer Assistance and Support
Laguna Beach, CA, December 26, 2000 — Shortly after a bloody confrontation between police and several thousand Italians protesting the Vatican visit of a right-wing Austrian extremist, a Soulforce advance team met with police officials in Rome to obtain permits for a nonviolent protest. According to Italian police, no demonstration of any kind is allowed in or near the Vatican City-state.
A Call to Solidarity - Rome at Home
To: Dignity Chapters and Friends
From: Mary Louise Cervone, President DignityUSA
Date: December 18, 2000
Re: President's Email 0001-06: A Call To Solidarity – Rome At Home
An Invitation from Soulforce and DignityUSA
Dear Friends:
Vatican Waging Holy War Against Sexual Minorities
U.S. Activists Will Take Their "Stop Spiritual Violence" Campaign to Rome
Laguna Beach, CA, December 5, 2000 — Today, Soulforce and DignityUSA leaders announced plans to take their nonviolent campaign against centuries of spiritual violence and anti-gay teachings of the Roman Catholic Church to the Vatican on January 5-6, 2001.
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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