Blog Articles from the Sons of St. Joseph
Fr. Photius Avant and Homosexuality From an Orthodox Perspective
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5aTltJ19T_Q
Paulist Priest: “Christ is lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer.”
On June 28, 2020, Paulist priest Rick Walsh offered “a reflection” entitled “We All Belong to Each Other” at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New York city; the parish is the motherhouse of
Hudson Byblow, Transgenderism, and Hope in Christ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoKvAaATCQc
Dan Burke, Spiritual Warfare, and Childhood Trauma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X2IPhIrNuY
Archdiocese of San Francisco Promotes “Pride,” Leather, and Di*k Cookies
On the official Twitter account of “Catholic Charities” in San Francisco, several tweets were posted that commemorate the “Pride” month of June; including a tribute to the late LGBT-rights advocate Harvey Milk, a guide on
Anatomy of a Runaway Parish
The Catholic parish of Most Holy Redeemer (MHR) in the Castro District of San Francisco has a long history of dissent. Fr. Donal Godfrey. S.J., who wrote the definitive history of MHR described the parishioners
A Time of Crisis, a Lack of Leadership, and the Fall of the Post-Conciliar Church
“Those who go beneath the surface, do so at their peril.” ― Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray We are entering into a time of crisis that has little to do with the virulence
The Catholic Church Offers “Queer” Stations of the Cross
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lock-down, which caused the nationwide closing of churches and the cancellation of the Holy Mass, two separate Roman Catholic parishes, on different sides of the
Joe Biden, James Martin, and The Human Rights Campaign
The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) is the largest LGBT advocacy group in the US. Founded in 1980 by Steve Endean; a self-described "Midwestern Catholic boy” who once considered the priesthood, Endean found some initial support
The Priests I Admire the Most – Are Probably Not Those You Would Expect
Above: "Blessing in the Village" by Hans Bachmann, late-19th century. “No one is ever holy without suffering.” ― Evelyn Waugh, “Brideshead Revisited” I have been around the world of traditional (trad) Catholicism for over 20
Cardinal Pell: A Catholic Hero?
Pictured above: In 1993, then Auxiliary Bishop George Pell accompanied predator priest Gerald Ridsdale to his court appearance – where Ridsdale was charged with 30 incidents of indecent assault involving nine boys aged between 12
COVID-19, the Black Plague, and the Fall of the American Catholic Hierarchy
Above: "Study for a Head," by Francis Bacon, 1952. “When I was in sin, the sight of lepers nauseated me beyond measure; but then God himself led me into their company, and I had pity
Sheltering at Home with St. Joseph, and My Father
Above: “The Icon Corner” by Vasily Maximov, 1869. “On our earth we can only love with suffering and through suffering. We cannot love otherwise, and we know of no other sort of love. I want
Where the Boys Are: A Reevaluation
I have been interested in the life and career of actress Dolores Hart ever since I saw her in the 1961 film “Francis of Assisi.” I thought her performance as Saint Clare was exquisitely sensitive
Charlton Heston’s “The Private War of Major Benson”
The 1955 comedy film "The Private War of Major Benson" is often regarded by film critics and historians, if they mention it at all, as a forgettable little diversion that Charlton Heston shot while on
Childhood Trauma, Homosexuality, and the Prison of the Mind
I have no formal education in the fields of psychiatry or psychology – this essay is merely an exploration of my own experiences as a person with mental illness. A person who sprained their ankle
NYC Jesuit Parish to Host Fundraiser for Pro-LGBT Youth Group
Above: From the St. Ignatius Parish published e-book, "Our Stories: Being LGBT and Catholic." On March 11, 2020, St. Ignatius Catholic Church in New York City will host a benefit concert for The Ali Forney
AD of LA Recommends the Orans Position and Communion in the Hand in Response to the Coronavirus
Above: From one of the many featured "Liturgies" offered at the 2020 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. On February 27, 2020, the Office of Worship in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, the largest archdiocese in
AD of NY LGBT Ministry: “GBTQ relationships embody love and witness God’s presence in our world today.”
Above: Dave Dwyer of the Paulist Fathers hosts Cardinal Timothy Dolan's radio show: "Conversation with Cardinal Dolan." On Ash Wednesday 2020, the LGBT ministry of Out at St. Paul announced that they will post a
Catholic Mark Wahlberg Supports Same-Sex Marriage
In 2013, actor Mark Wahlberg was profiled in a lengthy article from "The Hollywood Reporter" in which he discussed his career and his religious beliefs; concerning Catholicism and same-sex marriage, Wahlberg came-out in support of
Forged in Fire: A Homage to Blue-Collar Masculinity
Above: "Un Patron," or "The Lesson of the Apprentice," (1888) by Jean-Eugène Buland. “Mastering a trade gives you a sense of competency, confidence, and completion. Something positive happens when you get good at doing work
Jesuit Gonzaga U. Opens America’s First Catholic LGBTQ+ Rights Center
On February 14, 2020, Gonzaga University opened its new Lincoln LGBTQ+ Rights Clinic on their Spokane, WA, campus. According Jacob Rooksby, dean at Gonzaga’s School of Law: “Gonzaga Law School is one of only a
The Global Catholic Effort to Indoctrinate Children into the LGBT Identity
At St. Mary’s Catholic Primary School in the Archdiocese of Liverpool, the school’s “inclusive curriculum” includes reading several pro-LGBT children’s literature books. Here are a few of the titles and a short description of each:
Gay Priest Who Painted “Sodomite Christ” to Exhibit Artwork at 2020 LA REC
[Warning: Graphic links.] From February 21-23, 2020, during the annual Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (LA REC), the artwork of gay iconographer William Hart McNichols will be displayed in the “Arena Lobby” at the Anaheim
Archdiocese of Atlanta Hosts Pro-Gay Marriage Theologian for Catholic LGBT Retreat
On March 1, 2020, a Catholic LGBT advocacy group in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Fortunate and Faithful Families, will offer a “retreat” entitled – "A New Heart." According to Fortunate and Faithful Families: Fortunate and
Dissident Pro-Gay Marriage Ministry to Offer LGBT Retreat in the Diocese of San Diego
Pictured above: An "Episcopal Advisor" to Fortunate Families is Bishop Thomas Gumbleton. On April 25 – 26, 2020, the Catholic parishes of St. Thomas More and St. Francis of Assisi, both in the Diocese of
Why the Catholic Church is Deliberately Creating a New Generation of Victims
In 2012, when I was in the process of writing my first book, I stated that I had never been molested or sexually abused as a child. That wasn’t true, but it also wasn’t a
Diocese of Oakland Priest: Church’s stance on “LGBTQ issues, the role of women in the Church and the ordination of women deacons…fragile and reversible.”
Above: Current Bishop (Since 2013) of the Diocese of Oakland - Michael C. Barber, SJ. In a “Letter” posted on the January 2, 2020 issue of the online edition of “The Catholic Voice,” the official
The Family, Fatherhood, and Masculinity in the Rebooted Series “Lost in Space.”
When I was a boy, I adored male television characters who were strong and assertive: James West in “The Wild, Wild West,” Steve Austin in “The Six Million Dollar Man,” and Lieutenant Starbuck in “Battlestar
Lies and Perversion – In & Out of the Roman Catholic Church
(Pictured above: Which is more perverse? – I’d much rather hang out with two guys wearing black rubber body suits than step inside that church.) Over the past thirty-something years, I have attended the Gay
The “gay” church within the Church: Catholicism and the Open Acceptance of Homosexuality
(Pictured above: Fr. Michael Holleran of the Archdiocese of New York) In his landmark 1987 book “The Homosexual Person,” Fr. John Harvey wrote: “I believe I have provided sufficient evidence…to state that Dignity has established
The Confusion About Saint Joseph’s “Doubt”
An often-repeated mischaracterization about St. Joseph, especially in films depicting the Holy Family, is that he initially thought that the Virgin Mary had committed adultery before their betrothal. According to St. Matthew: “When as his
“Call Me by Your Name” and the perpetuation of boy-love in gay male culture
[Warning: Some graphic descriptions and links.] Upon it’s release, the film “Call Me by Your Name” was almost instantaneously heralded by the majority of movie critics as “an erotic triumph,” and “a beguiling tale of
The Dangerous Gay Hermeneutics of Eve Tushnet
Recently, self-professed “gay” Catholic Eve Tushnet addressed the “Revoice” Conference held in St. Louis, Missouri. According to the event’s website, the Revoice Conference was an opportunity for “supporting, encouraging, and empowering gay, lesbian, same-sex-attracted, and other LGBT
Suffering, Salvation, and the Saints
If you seek patience, you will find no better example than the cross. – St. Thomas Aquinas Apart from the cross there is no other ladder by which we may get to heaven. – St.
James Martin to Receive LGBT Award at Notre Dame
On March 30, 2019, Catholic priest James Martin will receive the Thomas A. Dooley Award from the Gay and Lesbian Alumni of the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary’s College (GALA-ND/SMC). The GALA-ND/SMC is
Pro-Gay Franciscan Will Celebrate Prominent Liturgy at 2019 LA REC
Of the roughly one dozen “Liturgies” that will be celebrated at the 2019 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress (LA REC), the presiders at these themed masses include Archbishop Jose Gomez and Bishop Kevin Van. In
The Rise of the Catholic Layman, Husband, and Father in 2018
(Norman Rockwell, "Blacksmith's Boy." 1940) In her examination of feminist theory concerning the upbringing and education of young men, especially those espoused by Carol Gilligan, Christina Hoff Summers challenged their assertion that men are civilized
Drag Shows, Twerking, and Transgender Student Housing at the Jesuit’s Seattle U.
According to Seattle University’s “Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and Non Binary Inclusive Housing Policy,” eligibility for student housing is determined not by biological sex but gender identity. In addition, students have the opportunity to: “Correct their
The Ugly Truth About the Diocese of Lexington and Fortunate Families
(Above: Bishop John Stowe of Lexington speaking before the annual New Ways Ministry National Symposium in 2017; Sister Jeannine Gramick is also pictured.) In a December 21, 2018 post to their official Facebook page, the
Jesuit Pastor Says the Bible Does Not Prohibit “Loving” Gay Relationships
On July 7, 2017, James Martin S.J. posted on his Facebook page a response from John D. Whitney, S.J., Pastor at St. Joseph Catholic Parish in Seattle, to Archbishop Chaput’s review of Martin’s book “Building
Organizer of LGBT Pilgrimage to Newark Cathedral is Gay Married Man
David Harvie (first on left) and Fr. John Alvarado at an "In God's Image" barbeque. On May 21, 2017, two Catholic parishes in New Jersey cosponsored an LGBT Pilgrimage and Mass to the Cathedral Basilica
Archdiocese Chicago LGBT Ministry to Attend Play Featuring Full Frontal Male Nudity
On July 8, 2017, AGLO (Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach of Chicago) is hosting a “Night at the Theater.” At the Pride Arts Center, the official LGBT Ministry of the Chicago Archdiocese will attend a
Cardinal Cupich and Thomas Rosica Host Pro-Gay Journalist at Chicago Theology on Tap
On July 10, 2017, the Archdiocese of Chicago will launch “a revitalized Theology on Tap for Summer 2017.” According to an announcement from St. Clement Parish in Chicago: Cardinal Blase J. Cupich will be hosting
James Martin or Bishop Thomas Paprocki: Who is Truly Compassionate and Sensitive?
Above: Jean Louis Forain, "Return of the Prodigal Son" (late-19th Century). On June 12, 2017, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, issued an official decree “Regarding Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ and Related Pastoral
Kiss of Peace and Topless Women – How They Outreach to the LGBT Community in the Archdiocese of NY
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Francis of Assisi LGBT Ministry hosted a “weekend of inclusion and prayer” culminating with the "United in Love" Mass on June 24, 2017. An advertisement for the event
James Martin Blasts Bishop Thomas Paprocki
On June 12, 2017, Bishop Thomas John Paprocki of the Diocese of Springfield, Illinois, issued a Decree “Regarding Same-Sex ‘Marriage’ and Related Pastoral Issues." The Decree reaffirmed Catholic teaching that a marital union is only
Silenced Pro-Gay Marriage Nun to Speak at Archdiocese of Atlanta Catholic Shrine
On Tuesday, June 20, 2017, from 7:00-8:30 pm, Sister Jeannine Gramick and Francis DeBernardo of New Ways Ministry will speak at the Catholic Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Atlanta, Georgia. Along with Fr. Robert
Another Gay Pride Mass in the Archdiocese of New York
(Pictured above: the sanctuary at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in New York City.) The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Francis of Assisi LGBT Ministry will host a “weekend of inclusion and
The Way God Created You: James Martin to Speak Via Skype to San Francisco’s Gay Parish
On June 22, 2017, James Martin, S.J., will speak via Skype to the predominantly “gay” parish of Most Holy Redeemer in the Archdiocese of San Francisco. On the topic of Catholicism and homosexuality, Martin has
Another Pro-Gay Ministry in the Archdiocese of Baltimore with ties to James Martin
On June 8, 2017, Embracing God’s Gifts, the LGBT ministry at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore, will hold their “Annual Pride Prayer Service.” According to the Parish website: “We will give
Archdiocese of New York Parish to Offer Gay Pride Week Vogue Dance Class
The LGBT ministry, Out At St. Paul (OSP), located at St. Paul the Apostle Church in the Archdiocese of New York will offer a Vogue dance class. According to Out At St. Paul: You're not
The LGBT Philosophy of James Martin Will Cause Catholics to Embrace Gay and Reject the Catechism
“We gay and lesbian Catholics, who know that we were created homosexual by God, see this statement as a blasphemy against God by claiming that God created something that is intrinsically ordered to evil.” –
Archdiocese of New York Parish Plans Gay Pride Mass at Stonewall
On June 22, 2017, the gay-affirmative Catholic ministry of Out at St. Paul is planning to hold an outdoor "Pride" Mass at Sheridan Square (Christopher Park) in Manhattan; the location is across Christopher Street from
Gay Dad to Speak on Father’s Day at Minneapolis Catholic Church
On June 18, 2017, according to the official website for St. Joan of Arc Catholic Community in the Archdiocese of Minneapolis: “Musician, actor, composer and dad, Peter Vitale will share his journey of fatherhood for Father's
Born This Way and Birth Control: Archdiocese of New York Parish to Host Gay Dance Party Fundraiser
(Pictured above: Lady Gaga in the music video for "Born This Way.") Warning: Some links and images in this blog are graphic. On June 17, 2017, The Church of The Blessed Sacrament in the Archdiocese of
Gay Man Announces His Same-Sex Wedding in Radical LGBT-Affirmative Parish Bulletin
A man who is a nominee for the Pastoral Council at St. Matthew Roman Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Baltimore announced in the Church bulletin that he is going to marry his same-sex partner.
Archdiocese of San Francisco Parish Retreat Headed by Pro-Gay Marriage Priest
The Rev. Joe Nassal, CPPS, is the current provincial director of the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. From May 19 – 21, 2017, Nassal will offer a Retreat for the
San Francisco Out Gay Deacon and the Jesuits Offer Catholic LGBTQ Workshop
(Warning: Some links contain graphic descriptions and images.) Through their Ignatian Spiritual Life Center, the Jesuit-run parish of St. Agnes Church, located in the Haight-Ashbury District of San Francisco, will host a workshop (on May 20,
Archdiocese of NY LGBT Ministry Plans to Hold Celebration at Notorious Gay Sex Bar
(Pictured above: Therapy NYC in New York City.) The St. Francis of Assisi Gay and Lesbian Ministry, located at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of New York, on May 5, 2017,
Fordham Hosts Screening of Pro-Gay Marriage Film
The gay-affirmative Catholic Ministry of Out at St Paul, located at St Paul the Apostle Church in the Archdiocese of New York, recently announced that Fordham University, on April 26, 2017, would host: [a] screening
Pro-Gay Boston Parish to Host New Vatican Appointee James Martin
On April 24, 2017, St. Cecilia Church in Boston will host a talk by James Martin S.J. The Parish is home to St. Cecelia’s Rainbow Ministry. The gay-affirmative Ministry at St. Cecilia's has been contentious
All Inclusive: Jesuit Priest Talks About the Gay Church in the Catholic Church
On March 8, 2017, Gilles Mongeau, S.J., an Associate Professor of Systematic Theology at the Jesuit's Regis College in Toronto, gave a lecture describing the history of, and his involvement with, the gay-affirmative outreach of
Queering Catholicism: Archdiocese of New York LGBT Ministry Celebrates Pro-Gay Marriage Poet, Same-Sex Kissing in Church and Gay Jesus
On April 23, 2017, the LGBT outreach Out at St Paul, located in the Archdiocese of New York at St. Paul the Apostle Church, will “celebrate and remember the work of former OSP [Out at
Archbishop Tobin Gives Blessing to Dissident Gay Pilgrimage and Mass at Newark Cathedral
Two Catholic parishes in New Jersey are cosponsoring a May 21, 2017 LGBT Pilgrimage and Mass to the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, New Jersey. According to a flyer for the event,
Archdiocese of Seattle Jesuit Parish Promotes LGBT Pride
The Jesuit-run parish of St. Joseph Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Seattle hosts an LGBTQ Ministry which openly promotes dissent and same-sex marriage. The Coordinator of the Ministry is Theresa Lukasik, a graduate of
LGBT Ministry at Archdiocese of Portland Parish Headed by Married Gay Man
The Welcoming LGBT Ministry located at Saint Andrew Catholic Parish in the Archdiocese of Portland, Oregon has a record of public dissent and outright disobedience. According to the parish history of their LGBT Ministry, beginning in
OFM Parish Promotes “Queer Christ”
(Pictured above: Fr. Thomas M. Gallagher, OFM, Pastor at St. Patrick - St. Anthony Church.) “The LGBT Book Group,” which is part of “The Open Hearts LGBT Ministry” at St. Patrick – St. Anthony Church in
“Intrinsically disordered” – Why gay advocates and Bishops are the only ones talking about it.
Bishop Robert Barron started his response to a question about homosexuality with this statement: “I said this one time, I was in New York with Cardinal Dolan actually, and we were talking to reporters. And
Jesuit Priest Says God is Transgender
In the March 26, 2017 Church Bulletin from St. Agnes Parish in San Francisco there appeared a blub about an upcoming lecture at the University of San Francisco (USF) concerning “Transgender Health in California.” The
Young Adult Ministry at SF Parish Linked to Dissident Priests, Call To Action and Pro-Gay Advocates
According to a March 11, 2017 post to the Young Adults of Most Holy Redeemer (MHR) Facebook Timeline: “…let's all take a moment tomorrow to thank Ish Ruiz for the great work he has done
Bottoms Up: Another Archdiocese of NY LGBT Ministry Hosts Gay Bar Outing
On March 22, 2017, the LGBT Ministry at St. Paul the Apostle Church will host a “Spring Social” at the Hell’s Kitchen gay bar Bottoms Up. A similar event took place on February 28,
New Catholic high school will provide only gender-neutral restrooms
A Catholic high school currently being built in Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta (Canada) will provide only gender-neutral bathrooms for its students. The school, named St. André Bessette Catholic School, is under the jurisdiction of Elk
NYC Parish Promotes Kinky Gay Sex as a Way To God
The LGBT outreach at St. Paul the Apostle Church in NYC, Out at St. Paul, posted a link on their Facebook timeline to an article about Queer Theology, here are a couple of excerpts: “The
Catholic LGBT Ministry in NYC Hosts Mardi Gras Party at Gay Bar
(Pictured above: scene from Rise Bar; also pictured below - the bar's shirtless bartenders.) On February 28, 2017, the LGBT Ministry at St. Francis of Assisi Church in the Archdiocese of New York hosted a
Dead Friends, Bishops, and Homosexuality in the Catholic Church
I have a friend – very different from me, but like all “gay” men we had a lot in common: we both were damaged little boys –and both of us jumped into the “gay” lifestyle
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Church Screens Pro-Gay Marriage Film
(Above: Scene from the film.) On February 7, 2017, St. Matthew Catholic Parish (Long Beach) in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles will host a screening of the pro-gay marriage film “Inspired: The Voices Behind Prop