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Reflecting on the Pope's Comments
February 9, 2015
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DignityUSA
I am writing this in the wake of Pope Francisrsquo eventful visit to the Philippines The Popersquos warning against ideological colonizationrdquo and his apparent characterization of samesex marriage as a threat to the family were shocks to many
Gay Catholics Disturbed and Disappointed by Popes Remarks in Philippines
January 16, 2015
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DignityUSA
Strongly Differ with his Suggestion that Support for Gay Marriage is IdeologicalrdquoBoston MA is disturbed and disappointed by Pope Francisrsquo remarks in the Philippines referring to support for samesex marriage as lsquoideological colo
2015: A Year of Big Events for DignityUSA
December 31, 2014
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DignityUSA
by Marie DuddyBurke Executive DirectorAs we hang fresh calendars and anticipate the months of a new year there is always a sense of wonder and questions about what lies ahead We already know some of the major events that will make a very exciting and
Transgender Equality Resources
December 31, 2014
by
DignityUSA
The National Center for Transgender Equality has some excellent resources on their website Below is a sample of what you will findTransgender PeopleInjustice at Every Turn National Transgender Discrimination Survey ( ) Transgender and gender noncomfo
Why I Joined the Board
December 31, 2014
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DignityUSA
by Lauren CarpenterI admit that when someone first asked if I would consider running for the Board of I was hesitant The thought of being on the Board of Directors for a national nonprofit was a little intimidating what could I bring to a board that
Catholic Groups Applaud Vatican Report as First Step in Reconciling with U.S. Sisters
December 16, 2014
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DignityUSA
Demand immediate removal of sanctions against LCWR leadership Below is the statement from the Nun Justice Projectof which is a founding member on the release of the Vatican report into the Visitation of US Women Religious congregationsIt is praisewor
LGBT Catholics Say New Vatican Document is inadequate and alienating Call for official input into Synod on the Family
December 9, 2014
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DignityUSA
Boston MA Responding to todayrsquos release of a document that will set the agenda for the second phase of the Vaticanrsquos Synod on the Family to be held in Rome leaders of said it was inadequate and alienatingrdquo in its approach to the issu
DignityUSA Tells Congress: Religious Exemptions Harm People and Catholics Dont Support Them
November 26, 2014
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DignityUSA
has been involved in a number of recent efforts to alert Congress to significant problems with efforts by US Catholic bishops to expand the number of people covered by religious exemptionsrdquo These exemptions exclude certain faithaffiliated in
DignityUSA Is Calling YOU
November 26, 2014
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DignityUSA
By Lourdes RodriguezNogues PresidentYes you We know that you have skills that can put to good use Thus we are calling on anyone who feels called to serve as a member of the BoardNominations are open for four Directors and our PresidentVice President