DignityUSA has signed on to an Amicus Brief in the Fulton v. Philadelphia case, scheduled for oral arguments at the Supreme Court on November 4. The brief represents Catholic organizations that object to publicly funded Catholic Social Services of Philadelphia’s desire to be able to ban same-sex couples from becoming foster or adoptive families, despite laws banning such discrimination. This case could impact a full range of services for anyone deemed to be morally or religiously unfit by religiously affiliated organizations.

DignityUSA is also sponsoring upcoming trainings on how people of faith can increase awareness of this case. Hear from Fr. Bryan Massingale and Rev. Dr. Roland Stringfellow on how to be a better advocate for the LGBTQI Catholic Community. Learn More.

This month, we're calling on our friends to consider becoming monthly recurring givers. We call these folks our Guardian Angels. 

Now more than ever, we need your help. Your support will keep our network of chapters strong and ensure LBGTQI Catholics have affirming spiritual homes. Our community of supporters is growing and we want you to be a part of it. We're celebrating on October 2nd, the Feast of Guardian Angels. Join us.

For as little at $5 a month, you can be a Guardian Angel and support LGBTQI justice and inclusion.

Join us for one of three information sessions in October and November about our inaugural DignityUSA Leadership Academy. This is an exciting project that will begin in February, 2021 for 10 months and will foster skills for leadership in LGBTQI justice and inclusion.

By joining the session you will learn how important the Academy is, what is in it for participants, how to access more information including the application, and the ability to ask questions! Registration is required. Join as at any of the following sessions:

• Thursday, Oct. 1st - 7:00pm EST
• Tuesday, Oct. 20th - 9:00pm EST
• Saturday, Nov. 14th - Time TBD

Breath of the Spirit is a reflection on the Sunday scriptures written with the LGBTQI/Ally community in mind. For decades, we were blessed to be able to share the wisdom of Fr. Roger Karban, a Scripture scholar and leader in the Catholic Reform movement in the U.S. With Roger’s death earlier this year, we plan to initiate a new iteration of this rich and widely read publication.

DignityUSA is inviting members and friends of our community to become part of a team of commentators who agree to share their insights on how each week’s Scripture readings speak to those of us working for justice, equality and full inclusion of LGBTQI people in our Church and society. We know that we are blessed with an enormous number of people whose homiletic skills and reflections inspire many. We are a diverse community, with many voices and perspectives, and each has important wisdom. Why not let an even broader audience be enriched by your insights and challenges?

If you are interested in learning more about this important ministry, please contact Greg McCollum at communcations@dignityusa.org.