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DignityUSA works for respect and justice for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities—especially gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender persons—in the Catholic Church and the world through education, advocacy, and support.

This month's highlights:

Pride, the Irish Vote and the US Supreme Court – What do they Mean for our Church? 
by Marianne Duddy-Burke

As we revel in the stunning victory of marriage equality in Ireland and await what is widely expected to be a Supreme Court decision that makes marriage equality the law of the US, we live in a time of incredible social transformation. 


Give OUT Day 2015 another success! 
by Jim Smith

DignityUSA supporters showed up beautifully on May 21 (and in the week prior), giving DUSA $9,600, a 50% increase over last year. With deep gratitude to these online givers (and a few offline as well!), we’d like to offer some highlights of Give OUT Day 2015:


Remembering Larry Collopy
​by Peggy Burns

Dignity/Boston held a Memorial Service for longtime member Larry Collopy on Saturday, May 2, 2015. Larry joined Dignity in March of 1977. He belonged to the newly formed chapter of Merrimack Valley in 1978 and transferred to Dignity/Boston when the chapter closed.


News from Dignity/Washington​

  • Dignity/Washington Hosted Noted Scholar/Author on Human Sexuality
  • Dignity/Washington at Annual DC Youth Pride Festival
  • Dignity/Washington Joins Rally at the US Supreme Court
  • Baptism Was a Grace-Filled Easter Event for Dignity/Washington

The latest issue of Dateline, which includes these articles as well as other chapter news, is available to download here.

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Leo N. Egashira, Publications Committee Chair, DignityUSA Board of Directors