Same-sex Attraction
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‘Courage’ a Catholic ministry for those with same-sex attraction, offers healing and support
The organization Courage International, which offers pastoral support for men and women who experience same-sex attraction, held its conference July... Read more
Michigan priest resigns amid dispute over school appearance by ‘openly gay’ author
The Sagninaw priest has been at the center of controversy since last month after area author Dominic Thrasher made an... Read more
Former gay activist: Fiducia Supplicans hurts those ‘struggling for chastity’
Luca Di Tolve, Mister Gay Italy 1990 and a former homosexual activist, posted a reflection on his website regarding the... Read more
Why a same-sex-attracted Catholic spoke out against ‘Pride Mass’ and in defense of Church teaching
Convert Anna Katherine Howell’s viral tweet highlighted the struggles of same-sex-attracted Christians who live according to Church teaching. Read more
Denver Archdiocese says fired lesbian teacher violated contract
A teacher at a Catholic school in Denver was fired after the archdiocese learned of her same-sex relationship, which violated... Read more
Priest in Spain who preached on the affective disorder of homosexuality publicly harassed
Father Oscar Martín has been publicly harassed for preaching the Catholic doctrine on homosexuality. Read more
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Annual Courage conference focuses on St. Joseph as model of chastity
The annual conference of the Catholic apostolate Courage International concluded last week, focusing on the example of St. Joseph. Read more
'Gay and Catholic': A Q&A with writer and speaker Eve Tushnet
This spring, Eve Tushnet wrote an article about the conversion therapy in Catholic spaces. The article, included in the June... Read more
15-year Courage staffer says apostolate 'helped me to become the man I am today'
A 25-year member of the Courage International apostolate says the ministry formed him into the man he is today. Read more
Courage offers virtual Lenten reflection
As pandemic restrictions continue to affect in-person events, a pair of ministries for people with same-sex attraction and their loved... Read more
George Weigel praises Courage apostolate for fidelity, heroic witness
Catholic author George Weigel this week praised the heroic witness displayed by members of Courage, an apostolate that ministers to... Read more
‘Restless Heart’: In new book, Catholic woman shares struggle to understand her sexuality
By the age of 18, Kim Zember was leading what she called a double life. Read more
For first time, Courage apostolate publishes chaplain's handbook online
The Catholic apostolate Courage has published online the latest edition of its chaplain’s handbook to better help clergy and others... Read more
Courage conference to center on friendship
Courage International, an apostolate for people with same-sex attraction, is preparing for its annual conference next month, which will focus... Read more
Courage conference to focus on 'Courageous friendship'
A Catholic ministry announced Tuesday the theme for its upcoming conference for people who experience same-sex attraction and the families... Read more
Youth synod final report released, addresses gender, sexuality
The final report of the fifteenth general session of the Synod of Bishops, held on the topics of young people,... Read more
Director of Courage releases letter on Penn. abuse report
Courage International, an apostolate to support people with same sex-attraction in leading chaste lives, has issued a statement on three... Read more
Veritatis splendor to be theme of Courage conference
An upcoming conference in Connecticut will offers Catholic leaders in medicine and ministry the practical and pastoral tools to reach... Read more
Courage apostolate's 2018 conference to recall founder's mission
Courage International, an apostolate of the Catholic Church which serves people with same-sex attraction who seek to live a chaste... Read more
Why this Catholic takes issue with 'gay' and 'straight' labels
Chastity actually means fulfillment, not suffering – and labeling people in terms of their sexual inclinations or attractions first is... Read more
