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Catholic Group Denounces Transgender Murders
November 17, 2016
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the leading organization of lesbian gay bisexual transgender queerquestioning and intersex (LGBTQI) Catholics is calling upon people of all faiths to commemorate the Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDoR) by standing in solidarity with transgender pe
DignityUSA Executive Director Speaks at Rome Vigil to Remember Pulse Victims
November 7, 2016
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Thank you for having me here It is an honor to be with you to remember victims of antiLGBT violence Though we are from different countries this is a reality that binds us all and it is good and right to stand together in witness and remembrance Satur
LGBT Catholics deeply disappointed by Popes statement on ordination of women
November 5, 2016
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DignityUSA
DignityUSA is deeply disappointed by Pope Francis recent reaffirmation of Pope John Paul II's statementthat the ordination of women will never be possible in the Catholic Church said the organizations executive director Marie DuddyBurkeIt is very unfortunate
International Church Reform Leaders Call on the Church to End Anti-LGBT Violence
November 4, 2016
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DignityUSA
At a justconcluded gathering of more than Church Reform leaders held just outside Chicago there was strong interest in the experience of LGBTQ Catholics and families A work group on these issues developed a resolution which wasunanimously endorsedby
A Special Note from DignityUSA President Lewis Speaks-Tanner
November 4, 2016
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DignityUSA
This week our Executive Director Marie DuddyBurke was part of an assembly of Church reformersthat brought together layleaders women religious and priests from countries four continents and five languages In two weeks she will be one of two US represe
New Year New Dateline
November 4, 2016
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DignityUSA
is constantly striving to improve our connections with our members donors and friends and to increase our efficiency Both goals were paramount when the Board reviewed our current communication processes at their meeting in Indianapolis Recognizing
Trans Day of Remembrance
November 4, 2016
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DignityUSA
By Lauren Carpenter Board MemberOn communities around the world will gather to commemorate Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR) a day to honor and to grieve the transgender people who were murdered in hate crimes in the past year At least transgende
ALL Human Rights for ALL Humans
October 4, 2016
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DignityUSA
By Marie DuddyBurke Executive DirectorI am writing this piece just hours after the conclusion of a unique conference on Religion and Diplomacy sponsored by the State Departments Office of Religion and Global Affairs The conference marked the third iv
Membership Renewals
October 4, 2016
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DignityUSA
Starting in renewal notices will go out via email Members receive up to three notices at renewal time two months before the iversary date a month after the iversary and two months after the iversaryFor example if your renewal is your first notice wil