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Dignity Groups Warn Parents in Metro Detroit Against Participating in EnCourage Ministry
February 16, 2022
by
Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
Group Pushed by Archdiocese Is Harmful to Families of LGBTQ+ Young PeopleDETROIT MI (Feb ) Three affiliated groups that advocate for LGBTQ+ Catholics are warning Catholic parents against participating in the EnCourage and Courage ministries that th

Breath of the Spirit Reflection: Tangled Up in Love
January 19, 2022
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DignityUSA
Breath of the Spirit is our electronic spiritual and liturgical resource for our members and potential members Nothing can replace your chapter or other faith community but we hope you will find further support here for integrating your spirituality

Breath of the Spirit Reflection: In Jesus Baptism All Are Immersed in Love
January 7, 2022
by
Maggie Annkel
Scripture scholars have debated for centuries as to why Jesus whom our tradition maintains was born without sin allowed himself to be baptized by John Although we will never know perhaps that is not the crucial question Instead one might ask what the

Michigan Dioceses Attempts to Ban LGBTQ+ People from Sacraments Egregious and Cruel According to LGBTQ+ Catholic Organization
December 10, 2021
by
Maggie Annkel
A newly revealed document from the Diocese of Marquette Michiganthat excludes transgender people and those in samesex relationships from most of the CatholicChurchssacraments andprohibits them from serving in many other rolesis being seen asgoing far

DignityUSA Leadership Academy Application
December 3, 2021
by
Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
Leadership Academy ApplicationPlease complete and submit this form and a narrative of maximum page lengthReturn to Daniel Barutta atdbarutta@gmailcomApplication deadline Friday Notification Selectees will be notified in Name _________________________
Fiscal Year 2021 Financial Results & Fiscal Year 2022 Budget
December 1, 2021
by
Maggie Annkel
For the fiscal year (FY) ended the(DUSA)Operating Fundreported anet operating income(before investment gains) ofcompared to abudgeted lossof Totalincomeofwasoverbudget Specificallyrecorded income from theLeadership Stabilization Fund (LSF)amounte

World Aids Day
November 30, 2021
by
Maggie Annkel
Today on World AIDS Day we stand with others worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV show support for people living with HIV and remember those who have died from an AIDSrelated illnessSome practical ways you can commemorate today areSchedule a c

Breath of the Spirit Reflections: In the Cosmic Battle Advent Offers Hope in Love
November 24, 2021
by
Maggie Annkel
Breath of the Spirit is our electronic spiritual and liturgical resource for our members and potential members Nothing can replace your chapter or other faith community but we hope you will find further support here for integrating your spirituality

LGBTQ+/Ally Catholics Relieved Bishops Back Away from Communion Bans Call on Bishops to Focus on Pressing Moral Issues
November 18, 2021
by
Marianne Duddy-Burke (she/her)
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has approved a document that avoids bing Catholic political leaders who support abortion rights or take other stances that conflict with church teaching from receiving Communion In a vote of to the Bishop