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Searching their souls: Can church include transgendered?
January 13, 2010
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DignityUSA
It began innocuously enough when the incoming priest at St Catherine of Siena Catholic Student Center at Drake University noticed a piece of paper on a copy machine in the parish officeOn it was a counselors authorization of hormone therapy for a tra
Two New Committees Forming
January 1, 2010
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DignityUSA
is forming two new volunteer committees Transgendered Committee and Technology CommitteeTransgenderCommitteeA volunteer Transgender Committee within is in the formation stage as we close out It is the fruition of the Transgender programming during rs
Sponsor a Board Member!
January 1, 2010
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DignityUSA
At its last meeting this fall s National Board decided to begin raising funds to help defray the cost of traveling for our Board members As many of you might know due to the financial stress has experienced in the past few years we have been asking o
Gay Catholics Welcome Unexpected Vatican Statement Opposing Use of the Death Penalty/Imprisonment Against Gay People
December 16, 2009
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DignityUSA
Leaders of the USs largest group of gay Catholics expressed surprise and satisfaction at the release of a Vatican statement that opposed the use of the death penalty and other severe violations of the human rights of gay peopleThey d that the stateme
DignityUSA: Roman Catholic? LGBT-focused?
December 14, 2009
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DignityUSA
By Daniel Helminiak is probably stronger than ever The superb work of a paid staff and talented Board has given Dignity the stability efficiency and competence to be a powerful voice for change Yet one uncertainty continues to becloud the organizatio
DignityUSA Adopts More Inclusive Mission Statement
December 14, 2009
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DignityUSA
By Mark Matson President of At the Board Meeting held in Minneapolis the Board of Directors unanimously adopted a reworded Mission Statement that is more inclusive more reflective of reality and more forwardthinking than the former MissionStatementIf
DignityUSA Statement on World AIDS Day 2009
December 1, 2009
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DignityUSA
once again joins with individuals and organizations across the globe to mark World AIDS Day Today we recall the million individuals throughout the world whose lives have been cut short by this disease and we reflect on the people left behindorphaned
The Fall Fling Auction is Open!
November 21, 2009
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DignityUSA
Place Your Bid Whether you're looking for something unique for yourself searching for a gift for a special someone or looking to add a little adventure to your life you're sure to find something in our auction catalog Every bid helps support our caus
Catholic Reform Leaders Call for an Inclusive Pastoral on Marriage
November 18, 2009
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DignityUSA
At its ual fall meeting from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is expected to review a new pastoral letter pertaining to marriage In a statement to the bishops Catholic reform leaders call upon them to create a pastoral that ad