One of my favorite Peanuts quotes is Linus’ offhand remark, “I love mankind . . . it’s people I can’t stand.” I presume it became quite popular in the late 50s and early 60s because so many of us identified with the little guy. We can love things in the abstract, but when it comes down to loving them in the concrete we frequently find a half dozen reasons for suspending our love.
Celebrating the wholeness and holiness of the LGBTQI community
Mission Statement
DignityUSA works for respect and justice for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities—especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons—in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy, and support.
Read our communities' discussions about our Jubilee journey
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.
In Our Own Words: 50 Years of DignityUSA
LGBTQI Catholics: Archbishop Thompson’s Attacks on Gay Teachers part of “Sinister, Coordinated Campaign of Violence”
LGBTQI Catholic Group Stands in Solidarity with Jesuit School Told it Cannot Call Itself “Catholic” after Supporting Married Gay Teacher
New Vatican Document on Transgender Issues Deemed “Dangerous, Deceptive and Divisive” by LGBTQI Catholic Leaders
DignityUSA Letter to US Senators re Equality Act, S. 788 (2019): Catholics of Both Parties Support Equaiity
An Open Letter to Catholics: The Church You Long For Already Exists!
Statement of Position and Purpose
We believe that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex Catholics in our diversity are members of Christ's mystical body, numbered among the People of God. We have an inherent dignity because God created us, Christ died for us, and the Holy Spirit sanctified us in Baptism, making us temples of the Spirit, and channels through which God's love becomes visible. Because of this, it is our right, our privilege, and our duty to live the sacramental life of the Church, so that we might become more powerful instruments of God's love working among all people.
We believe that gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex persons can express their sexuality and gender identities and expressions in a manner that is consonant with Christ's teaching. We believe that we can express our sexuality physically, in a unitive manner that is loving, life-giving, and life-affirming. We believe that all sexuality should be exercised in an ethically responsible and unselfish way. We believe that our transgender and queer communities can express their core identities in a sincere, affirming and authentic manner.
DIGNITY is organized to unite gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex Catholics, as well as our families, friends and loved ones in order to develop leadership, and be an instrument through which we may be heard by and promote reform in the Church.
See previous Breath of the Spirit
Dateline
The current Dateline dated Jul 11, 2019 is Conference Highlights, News and New Media to Explore
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Commemorate our 50th anniversary with this cotton canvas bag. It has the DignityUSA 50th anniversary on one side and the Chicago Conference logo on the other. You can get this canvas bag and other items at our online store.
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