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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.

DignityUSA Conference 2019
50^th Anniversary

July 5^th through July 7^th 2019

Chicago Illinois

Visit the Conference website for more information and registration.

Read our communities' discussions about our Jubilee journey

Elections are coming!

Ballots are on their way to members of DignityUSA. This round, we are selecting not only three Directors, but also the President/Vice-President position. You can read their statements online and see the Meet the Candidates forum that was recorded on May 7.

You should find your ballot either via email or physical mail soon.

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.

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

From Our Store

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.

Look around and if there is an item that you’d like to see here, please use our store's contact form to let us know.

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Celebrating the wholeness and holiness of the LGBTQI community

DignityUSA Conference 2019
50^th Anniversary