DignityUSA's new president, Chris Pett, and vice president, Lauren Carpenter, began their two-year term of leadership this week. Chris' and Lauren's term of leadership coincides with DignityUSA jubilee period, culminating and ending with DignityUSA's 50th anniversary in 2019.

Read about Chris' and Lauren's vision for DignityUSA by clicking the link below. 

"It is time to listen to the experiences and expertise of people who speak with integrity rather than authority."

Three women well known to DignityUSA--Mary E. Hunt, Jamie Manson, and Marianne Duddy-Burke--have teamed up to call for a new Catholic conversation about LGBTQI people. Read the article from National Catholic Reporter by clicking the link below.

On Thursday, October 5, speaking at Pontifical Academy for Life, Pope Francis condemned new technology that makes it easier for transgender people to confirm their gender. DignityUSA responded to these remarks writing that these statements demostrate "the Pontiff’s tragic ignorance on the challenges faced by transgender people, and puts this population at risk of increased discrimination and violence.”

Don't miss this chance to celebrate and build community with LGBTQIA prophets, elders, and activists. See you in St. Louis, October 31-November 2, 2017!

October 6th is the last day to register!

October 9th is Solidarity Sunday. Wear a rainbow ribbon to show your support for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender persons!

Here are four ways you can participate:

1. Wear your Solidarity Sunday ribbon at all times.

2. Pray for an end to anti-LGBT violence

3. Educate your children, your faith community, your colleagues, your friends about the need to stop violence against all people, especially gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people.

4. Take the Solidarity pledge.

Join DignityUSA's upcoming online discusson of James Martin's book, How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity. Nicholas P. Cafardi and Jamie Manson will give opening remarks and discussion will follow. Join us October 17th, at 9pm Eastern.

Dignity/LA will gather on October 14th to celebrate their 48th anniversary. DignityUSA congratulates and thanks Dignity/LA for their long-standing witness! Please click the link below for more information about Dignity/LA's anniversary gathering.

DignityUSA celebrates our 50th anniversary in 2019! As our Golden Anniversary approaches, you may notice DignityUSA's has a new look. DignityUSA's 50th Anniversary logo was designed by Chuck Provanche and reflects our commitment to support the diversity of our community.

Thanks to generous donors, DignityUSA has reached our $6000 fundraising goal! Money raised  will allow DignityUSA to send Marianne Duddy-Burke, Leo Egashira, and Jeff Stone to Dachau, Germany for the second meeting of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) November 30 – December 3.

DignityUSA's work doesn't stop here. We are more committed than ever to working with our LGBTQI Catholic family around the world. Consider making a donation to support DignityUSA's international work by clicking the link below.

DignityUSA stands in solidarity with all those affected by the shooting in Las Vegas on Monday--survivors, families and friends of the victims, those traumatized by this shooting, first responders. Our prayers are with you as we recommit ourselves to working for justice and safety for all God's people.