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Members of World’s Oldest LGBTQ+ Catholic Group to Participate in Vatican LGBTQ+ Pilgrimage
A delegation from DignityUSA will be among the more than 1,000 people from over 30 countries participating in the first-ever Jubilee Pilgrimage for LGBTQ+ people that is recognized by the Vatican.
Board of Directors Update
October 30, 2014
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DignityUSA
At its meeting in Seattle the Board of Directors regretfully accepted the resignation of Jack Frielingsdorf who stepped down due to health concerns The Board thanked Jack for three years of service on the body and d his long commitment to leadership
Chicagos Legacy Walk Honors Fr. Mychal Judge
October 30, 2014
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DignityUSA
On National Coming Out Day Saturday a crowd gathered on Chicagorsquos Halsted Street for a ceremony to unveil new plaques in the Legacy Walk one of which was dedicated to Fr Mychal Judge Legacy Walk is the countryrsquos first outdoor LGBT museum and
More Dignity in the News: The Final Report from the Extraordinary Synod
October 23, 2014
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DignityUSA
The Synods final report was a step back from the midterm Here are responses from Dignity leaders from around the countryBBC News httpwwwbbccomnewsworldeuropeReuters httpukreuterscomarticleukpopesynodgaysidUKKCNINUWild Reed blog httpthewi
LGBT Catholics Disappointed by Final Synod Report
October 18, 2014
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DignityUSA
is deeply disappointed in the final report out of the Synod on the family The respectful language of the midterm report is gonerdquo said Marie DuddyBurke rsquos Executive Director A return to what wersquove heard for decades will dishearte
Dignity in the News: The Midterm Report from the Extraordinary Synod on the Family
October 15, 2014
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DignityUSA
Here is a sampling of the media work done by Dignity spokespeople across the country between Oct Marie DuddyBurke in piece from Religion News Service Rome Bureau (ran internationally as well as in major US news outlets including Washington Post Bosto
Midterm Report from Synod on the Family Unexpectedly Positive for LGBT People Families
October 13, 2014
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DignityUSA
Acknowledges Gifts and Qualitiesrdquo of Gay PeopleBoston MA the organization of LGBT Catholics and allies says that the midterm report from the Vaticanrsquos Extraordinary Synod on the Family offers unexpected positive signsrdquo for LGBT
One Church Two Synodal Gatherings
October 4, 2014
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DignityUSA
As this issue of Dateline goes to press in two cities more than miles from each other flights will be landing hotels will be checked into local hosts will undergo a final flurry of preparations as Church leaders gather to pray deliberate and work for
Remembrance of Deenie Dudley
October 4, 2014
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DignityUSA
by Kathy HealyDeenie Dudley one of the Foremothers of Dignity died suddenly on following an emergency surgery for anaortic aneurysm Deenie was A few dear friends were with her as she passed peacefully She died as she had lived on her own terms makin