LGBTQ+ Ministry
LGBTQ CATHOLIC RESOURCEs and OUTREACH
Explore the resources below
Small group - NEW
Recognizing that we are all beloved children of God, the LGBTQ+ Ministry Group at St. B's offers a place of fellowship to share our faith experiences on a designated spiritual topic. All are welcome, especially LGBTQ+ individuals and their family, friends, and allies.
Days: 2nd Thursdays of the month
Time: 7-8:30 pm
Location: contact Paulina
Upcoming Dates: Thursday, February 13, Thursday March 9, and Thursday, April 10
What is the Church saying?
During October, 2018 the synod of bishops focused on young adults met. Young adult delegates have largely urged church leaders to be more welcoming to LGBTQ individuals and their families. Cardinal Blase Cupich from the archdiocese of Chicago, handpicked by Pope Francis to attend the synod responded “We have to make sure that we don’t put obstacles in the face of God’s grace. We take people where they are, walking with them, moving forward,”
- Cardinal McElroy's article on radical inclusion for LGBTQ people, women and others from America Magazine
- Article on LGBTQ issues as part of a youth synod discussion
What is happening at St. B's and in the local community?
Our LGBTQ+ Ministry here at St. B's is part of a diocesan wide effort to support individuals and their families in their journey. We prayerfully accompany, support and pray for those we serve, and connect them with resources in the community.
- Right here at St. B's we have started a Connection to Christ small group open to open to LGBTQ individuals, family, friends and allies (more details and sign-ups below)
- Learn more about the LGBTQ Outreach Ministry at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Hillcrest
- Join the LGBTQ Parent Group meets periodically. Call Deacon Jim for more information. For other LGBTQ inquiries email us at LGBT@saintbrigidparish.org