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The Wound That Wouldn’t Heal
Above: Edvard Munch, "Melancholy" (1892.) As a child, I think I was a bit of a dreamer. My father and mother worked to exhaustion, trying to give their children a better life. And my siblings,
Dead Gay Porn Stars: 2016-2018
MAY THEY REST IN PEACE: Alexander Gustavo Age 31 Cause of Death: Suicide Max Schutler Age 35 Cause of Death: Unknown Tyler Sky Age 26 Cause of Death: Cardiac Arrest Billy Herrington Age 48 Cause
Waving Rainbow Flags at Pride Mass in NYC
The Church of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Francis of Assisi LGBT Ministry hosted a “Pre-Pride Festive Mass” on June 23, 2018 to coincide with the New York City "Pride" Parade on June 24. According
James Martin Promotes Jesuit Published Pro-Gay Marriage Book
On June 11, 2017, Dennis J. Yesalonia, S.J., the Pastor at the Church of St. Ignatius Loyola in New York City, the home parish of Jesuit priest James Martin, announced the establishment of the parish’s new LGBT
Archdiocese of NY LGBT Ministry: “We can be Catholic and eat our gay cake, too.”
[Warning: Graphic content and links.] On June 5, 2018, the official Facebook page for the Catholic LGBT ministry “Out at St. Paul,” located at the parish of St. Paul the Apostle in New York City, posted
Drag Queen in Charge of Archdiocese of NY LGBT Ministry Puts on Wig in Front of Tabernacle
On March 3, 2018, Xorje Olivares interviewed Jay Malsky, a drag performer and “leader” of the LGBTQ+ ministry at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in New York City. The interview appeared on the LGBT on-line platform “them.” Malsky has been in charge of
The Confusion and the Casualties of the Gay Civil War in the Catholic Church
St. Jerome said that among those that had infected the Church and perverted the people, he found in history the names only of priests. In the 1990s, I attended a gay wedding ceremony at a
James Martin: Pope Francis told sex abuse victim, “God made you gay.”
According to an article appearing in El Pais, the largest newspaper in Spain, Pope Francis said to a male sex abuse victim that: “God made you gay.” The comments were allegedly made during a meeting
Archdiocese NY Ministry: “anti-LGBTQ theology is violent”
On May 9, 2018, the LGBT ministry, Out at St. Paul, located at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New York City, posted to their official Facebook page the following quote: When we say
NY Archdiocese Priest: Jesus Did Not Understand Homosexuality
Pictured above: Michael Holleran (far right) with Cardinal Timothy Dolan in 2016 during the parish centennial celebrations at the Church of Notre Dame. Fr. Michael K. Holleran, a Catholic priest, Sensei (Zen Teacher) and a
Gay Ex-Monk Heads Archdiocese of Portland Dissident LGBT Ministry
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 the year
Diocese of San Diego Promotes LGBT Retreat Headed by Protestant Dissidents to Catholic Parents
In the April 22, 2018, Sunday bulletin at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in the Diocese of San Diego, there appeared an advertisement for a “Q Christian Parents Retreat.” The current “Pastoral Administrator” at
Jesuit Patrick Conroy: The Pro-Gay Catholic Dissident in the US House of Representatives
On April 15, 2018, at the request of Congressman Paul Ryan, Patrick Conroy, the Jesuit Chaplain to the US House of Representatives resigned from the post he has held since 2011. In a sudden reversal
“Intrinsically Fabulous” – Influential Archdiocese of NY LGBT Ministry Once Again to Hold Meeting at Notorious Gay Bar
[Warning: Links contain explicit material.] On May 15, 2018, the official LGBT ministry, Out at St. Paul, located at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New York City, will host a “Rooftop Social” at
Jesuit USF Offers Advice on Genital “Tucking” to Drag Queens
On May 5, 2018, Queer Alliance at the University of San Francisco will hold its annual “Drag Ball” at the University’s McLauren Conference Center. According to Queer Alliance: This year's theme: interGAYlatic! Far away in
Lesbian Judge Keynote Speaker at Georgetown’s Lavender Graduation
On April 26, 2018 Jesuit Georgetown University will offer the annual “Lavender Graduation” for its LGBT students. The keynote speaker at this year’s ceremony will be Georgetown alumnus and Federal District Judge Pamela K. Chen.
“We’re moving out of one paradigm of understanding human sexuality and into another…”
(Picture above: I attempted, along with a concerned religious sister, to have a meaningful and respectful conversation with Bryan Massingale after his talk on transgenderism at the LA Religious Education Congress; but despite my questions about
Jesuit Priest that said “imagine Jesus as gay” to offer LGBT retreat
(Pictured above: Donal Godfrey with hip-hop duo Macklemore & Ryan Lewis – the creators of the gay-marriage anthem, “Same Love.”) On April 6-8, 2018, Donal Godfrey, S.J., will lead a retreat based on James Martin’s
LA REC speaker compares Church’s treatment of homosexuals to the crucifixion of Jesus
On March 18, 2018, Catholic-high school teacher Ish Ruiz was one of the featured presenters at a workshop offered by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, during their annual Religious Education Congress, entitled “Teaching Mercy: Accompanying
Priest at LA REC tells Catholic school teachers to “affirm” Second and Third graders in their LGBT identity
On March 18, 2018, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, during their annual Religious Education Congress, offered the following workshop: “Teaching Mercy: Accompanying LGBT Students.” The workshop focused on helping “educators discern a merciful balance between
A defiant James Martin takes the stage at the LA REC…and gets a standing ovation
On March 17, 2018, Jesuit priest James Martin spoke about Catholic LGBT outreach at the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. He was introduced by Jenny Naughton, who immediately declared: “I’m the proud Catholic mother of
Archdiocese of NY LGBT Leader: “Being a drag performer, that’s me being as godly as I can…”
On March 16, 2018, Xorje Olivares interviewed Jay Malsky, a drag performer and “leader” of the LGBTQ+ ministry at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church in New York City. The interview appeared on the LGBT
LA REC: Very young children should be allowed to transition from one gender to another
On March 16, 2018, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, during their annual Religious Education Congress, offered a workshop entitled “Transgender in Our Schools: One Bread, One Body.” The moderator was Arthur Fitzmaurice and the presenters
My Three-Minute Conversation with James Martin
Transcript: JS: I knew John J. McNeill and I disagreed with him a lot and he talked about “gay” people having to come to an impasse where they accept themselves as born gay
New James Martin promo video features gay Catholic dissidents and same-sex married couple holding hands at Mass
On March 6, 2018, Jesuit James Martin released a new promotional video introducing the Revised and Expanded edition of his controversial book "Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter
Fordham Theology Professor Proposes “Countertraditions” to Adam and Eve
On March 18, 2018, Out at St. Paul, the Catholic LGBT ministry located at St. Paul the Apostle Church in New York City, will host a presentation entitled “Countertraditions to Adam and Eve: Relationships in
Gay theologian who writes about “Christ’s Queer Body” to moderate discussion with James Martin and dissident Jeannine Gramick
On March 24, 2018, Jesuit priest James Martin will be the featured speaker at a one-day symposium: “Building Bridges: A Dialogue on Faith, Catholicism, and the LGBTQ Community.” The event will take place at the
10 Things Every Catholic Father Can Do (Starting Right Now) to Help Save His Son from Homosexuality
Above: Painting by Emile Friant, late-19th Century. 1. Pray “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” – Thess. 5:16-18 Start
Archdiocese NY Parish Mardi Gras Celebration Hosted by Gay Drag Performer
On February 13, 2018, St. Francis de Sales Catholic Parish, in the Archdiocese of New York, celebrated Mardi Gras with “an evening of comedy” hosted by Jay Malsky. St. Francis de Sales is the home
Diocese of Lexington goes gay: Bishop serves as adviser to pro-same-sex marriage ministry
(Above: Image from Fortunate Families official web-site.) On February 18, 2018, the pro-same-sex marriage advocacy ministry Fortunate Families posted to their official Facebook page a series of photos and one short video taken at Saint
Creating the mirror universe of Catholic hatred for the LGBT community
In the “Star Trek” television franchise universe there exists an often-repeated storyline that portrays the main-cast inadvertently slipping into a malevolent “mirror” universe or parallel universe. The most famous example is the also the first
Same-sex married theologian to speak at 2018 LA Religious Education Congress
On March 17, 2018, University of San Diego Theology and Religious Studies Professor Orlando Espin will offer a talk in Spanish at the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Religious Education Congress. In 1993, at USD, he
Thomas Rosica’s gay protégé posts pro-same-sex marriage Tweet – and James Martin likes it
On February 6, 2018, James Martin retweeted to his official Twitter account a comment made by Michael O’Loughlin, a National Correspondent for “America Magazine.” Responding to initial reports that Cardinal Reinhard Marx, during an interview
The Jesuit Post: A glimpse inside a very gay future for the Society of Jesus
[Above: Cover photo from the Facebook page of Jesuit Post contributor Marcos Gonzales, S.J.] The Jesuit Post is an on-line forum founded in 2012 as a platform showcasing the often dissident perspectives of Jesuits (Scholastics)
Archdiocese of NY LGBT ministry holds meeting in gay drag bar
[Warning: Very graphic and sexually explicit links.] On January 31, 2018, the Catholic LGBT ministry, Out at St. Paul (OSP), located at the Paulist Fathers motherhouse of St. Paul the Apostle Parish in New York
James Martin praises gay priest-artist who once created a “sodomite” Christ
[Warning: Graphic links.] In a Facebook post dated January 23, 2018, James Martin praised and recommended the work of “gay” priest and artist William Hart McNichols. According to Martin, an upcoming book will feature the
Gerald Murray vs James Martin: One man offers hope and truth to those with same-sex attraction, and the other – an “evil” Church
During a January 11, 2018 interview with Fr. Gerald Murray, Raymond Arroyo of EWTN’s “The World Over Live,” discussed with the Catholic priest from the Archdiocese of New York the various issues relating to Pope
Professor at Jesuit Creighton University claims Amoris Laetitia proves gay sex is not a sin
In a January 16, 2018 “Commentary” for “The National Catholic Reporter,” Creighton University Professor Todd A. Salzman, chair of the Department of Theology at Creighton, and Michael G. Lawler, professor emeritus, disagreed with the decision
Richard Rohr: “Binary genders (male and female) are more an imposition of our dualistic minds than the nature of reality.”
At his website for The Center for Action and Contemplation, Richard Rohr, OFM, posts a series of “Daily Meditations” covering a broad range of Scriptural reflections interspersing contemporary, cultural, and political topics. In the November
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
Has the Church set the bar too high for those with same-sex attraction?
In his interview with Dave Rubin, Bishop Robert Barron said the following about homosexuality: In a certain way I wouldn’t want to press it further than that. That’s the Church’s job to say no to
Bishop Barron would not reverse Supreme Court’s decision which legalized same-sex marriage
Excerpts from interview with Dave Rubin: With Cardinal Dolan, Bishop Barron spoke about: If the only thing gay person hears from the Catholic Church is you’re “intrinsically disordered” we have a very
“To be gay or lesbian is to have received a special blessing from God.” – Homosexuality, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, and the Archdiocese of San Francisco
The Rev. Joe Nassal (pictured above) is provincial director of the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. In the August 2012 issue of “Communion: The Monthly Newsletter of Catholics for Marriage
The Missionaries of the Precious Blood and their open “gay” rebellion against the Catholic Church
In 2016, the Missionaries of the Precious Blood came out publicly against a proposed Bill in the State of Missouri which would have allowed certain protections for clergy and religious institutions with regards to same-sex
San Francisco Parish Promotes LGBT Retreat Headed by Gay Dissidents
St. Agnes Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of San Francisco promoted, in their weekly bulletins, an LGBT Retreat that will be headed by two members of a“gay” dissident group: Fr. Michael Zampelli, S.J., and Dr.
A Response to Bishop Stowe from a former “gay” man
Recently, Bishop John Stowe gave an interview in which he defended his decision to attend a symposium organized by New Way Ministry. He compared those who dare to even question that decision to the pharisees:
Catholic LGBT Ministry in New York is into “Queering” Mary
On December 21, 2016, just in time for Christmas, Out At St Paul, the LGBT ministry at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of New York, posted a link to an article
Dissident gay priest to speak at NYC Catholic Parish
(Pictured above: James Alison in an advertising campaign with Brazilian gay publication Arrasa Bi.) On December 15, 2016, “gay” priest James Alison will speak at St. Paul the Apostle Church in the Archdiocese of New
US Catholic Bishop to speak at dissident pro-gay marriage symposium
On April 28, 2017, Bishop John Stowe of the Diocese of Lexington in Kentucky will open New Way’s Ministry’s Eighth National Symposium to be held in Chicago, Illinois. Appointed Bishop in 2015 by Pope Francis,
“Pride” Priest offers retreat for LGBT Catholics in NYC
(Pictured above: Fr. Michael Carnevale OFM at St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City.) On December 3, 2016, Fr. Michael Carnevale OFM will offer an “all-day retreat for LGBT & allies hosted by
Catholic dissenters on homosexuality take center stage at 2017 LA Congress
(Pictured above: Archbishop Jose Gomez with Fr. Chris Ponnet, Arthur Fitzmaurice, and the Plasencias.) At the 2017 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress a number of speakers are scheduled to talk about the LGBT issue. For
Catholic “rigidity,” the Latin Mass, and the traumas of modern life
“And I ask myself: Why so much rigidity? Dig, dig, this rigidity always hides something, insecurity or even something else. Rigidity is defensive. True love is not rigid.” –Pope Francis When I curiously returned to
Mass Exit: Why gay men find more sanctity in homosexuality than in Catholicism
(Pictured above: The opening segment from Madonna's MDNA Tour.) Recently, I attended Sunday Mass at a Southern California Catholic parish that also advertises an active LGBT ministry. The church was located in a rather well-to-do
LA Religious Ed Speaker says language in The Catechism “gravely evil”
At the upcoming 2017 Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, one of the speakers will be Arthur Fitzmaurice, the former Chair of the Los Angeles Archdiocese Catholic Ministry with Lesbian and Persons (CMLGP). At the 2015
Co-Chair LA Archdiocese LGBT Ministry wants to change Catechism
(Pictured above: Frank McKown, center, at the 2016 LA Religious Education Congress.) Frank McKown is the Co-Chair of the Los Angeles Archdiocese Catholic Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Persons (CMLGP). In a June 25, 2016
“Holy” same-sex unions priest to speak at San Francisco Catholic parish
Fr. Terry Ryan C.S.P. will speak at Most Holy Redeemer (MHR) Catholic Church in San Francisco on October 22, 2016. The talk is being sponsored by the parish’s “Centering Prayer” group. Earlier this year, “Celtic”
Archdiocese of LA Youth Leader: being chaste and having a gay partner – “equally holy”
At the homepage for the “Gay & Lesbian Outreach” (Always Our Children) located at Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Parish in Pasadena (in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles) there are two
NYC Catholic parish to commemorate same-sex marriage with pro-gay honorees
On September 23, 2016, at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church in New York City, the official LGBT ministry of the parish (Out at St Paul) will commemorate the Obergefell vs. Hodges Supreme Court decision
San Francisco’s “gay” parish tells Archbishop – we are not intrinsically disordered!
Although the particular inclination of the homosexual person is not a sin, it is a more or less strong tendency ordered toward an intrinsic moral evil; and thus the inclination itself must be seen as