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

Dignity USA Latest News

February 22, 2024 | by DignityUSA | DignityUSA will be using input gathered from testimonies and reflections submitted to us to send a second report representing the thoughts and concerns of LGBTQIA+ Catholics, Allies, and friends to both the Synod Secretariat and the Synod Team of the US Conference of Catholic Bishops.
February 7, 2024 | Carter Fahey | Love pulls us toward the center of a community. As LGBTQIA+ people, we have often had to build our own communities to find that center and experience that pull. But we can experience the centering pull of love even in the Church. Just a important, today’s reflection reminds us, we can be that centering force for others.
January 31, 2024 | by Ann Marie Szpakowska | For centuries, the community of believers has proclaimed through song and prayer that the Divine Mercy is vast. However, today’s reflection reminds us there not everyone appreciates such expansive compassion. Further, if we do not carry this healing power forward in our own lives, not everyone will experience it either.
January 24, 2024 | by Ann Penick | The presence of Jesus, God’s Anointed, is an incredible gift to those who are open to this loving companionship. However, today’s reflection reminds us this gift entails responsibility. We cannot authentically accept the Divine offer of steadfast love if, in the same act of the will, we do not also commit to being that steadfast love for others.
January 10, 2024 | by DignityUSA | In an address on January 9, 2024, Pope Francis called for a global ban on the practice of surrogacy. DignityUSA cautions that this “sweeping and simplistic” approach fails to distinguish between ethical and unethical acts.

Upcoming Events

  • Preregistration for DignityUSA's 2025 Conference

    Preregistration for Conference 2025 is now open! With a deposit of $100.00, you can secure your spot AND get a discount off the registration cost. The conference will be held July 4-6, 2025 at Embassy Suites in Dublin, Ohio.


    July 4, 2025 to July 6, 2025
    8:00am