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December 20, 2019
 
Abuse
DignityUSA Applauds Lifting of Pontifical Secrecy in Sex Abuse Cases
 

Nearly 19 years after The Boston Globe’s explosive reporting on the extent of clergy sexual abuse and episcopal cover up sparked similar investigations around the world, Pope Francis has ordered an end to “pontifical secrecy.” These measures prevented reporting most abuse allegations to police or other civil authorities, and often imposed silence on victims receiving settlements from Catholic dioceses.
 
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Elders
DignityUSA Letter on Plan to Allow Exclusion of LGBTQ+ Elders from Nutrition Programs

The US Department of Health and Human Services has proposed rules that would allow agencies providing nutrition services to seniors—both congregate meal sites and home-delivered meals—to exclude LGBT+ elders on moral or religious grounds. DignityUSA has submitted comments outlining the harm this could do to vulnerable members of our community, noting that many of these services are sponsored by Catholic Charities or parishes around the country.
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Advent Calendar Still Open

The Advent season is coming to a close, but DignityUSA's Advent Calendar still has a few days to go with a few surprises.  We hope this year that the calendar has offered you inspiration and reflection.  

This calendar is offered in conjunction with DignityUSA's Advent Appeal, a fundraiser to celebrate and support the work of DignityUSA. Click the button below to make your contribution this Advent season.
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DignityUSA President visits Indianapolis
 

Chris Pett, our national president, spent the weekend of Nov. 9 & 10 with the Dignity/Indianapolis Chapter. Chris spent time over the two days meeting chapter leaders, and joined in their Sunday liturgy. Dignity/Indianapolis is also the home of our national vice-president, Meli Barber.

The visit provided an opportunity to recognize the recent growth of the Chapter and its leadership role of challenging the local Archbishop’s action to remove or attempt to remove LGBTQ identified staff members at two local high schools.

This Chapter has provided ministry, support and a welcoming community to those affected by these injustices.
 
Dignity Washington
Watch Dignity/Washington Mass on Facebook Live

The Dignity/Washington board of directors is excited to announce a new form of outreach and support to LGBTQI/Ally Catholics near and far. Dignity/Washington plans to begin live-streaming their Mass on the second Sunday of each month using Facebook Live.
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Dignity/Los Angeles celebrates Homecoming Sunday

Dignity/Los Angeles recently celebrated its annual Homecoming Sunday, where all extended family, community supporters and former members are invited to observe the Feast of Christ the King. A complimentary lasagna meal was served. Among the nearly thirty attendees were representatives from the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and from Dignity/San Diego.
 
Transitions

DignityUSA remembers those of us who have completed their travel on earth and have passed into a new life. This includes 

  • Lloyd Tsugawa (Dignity/Arizona) November 28
 

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