Gay Catholics Archives

Gay teacher contract not renewed after teaching at Catholic school for 23 years

May 5, 2020

The archbishop of Cincinnati sent a message to a Catholic high school to further explain the decision to oust a gay English teacher who taught at the school for over 20 years.

By Associated Press

Father Martin urges Catholic college leaders to support LGBT students

Feb 4, 2020

Jesuit Father James Martin, who for the past few years has been writing and speaking about how the Church can better minister to LGBT Catholics, brought his message to about 400 Catholic college and university presidents and school officials Feb. 2 at the annual conference of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities in Washington.

By Carol Zimmermann

Senator tries again to ban Indiana school vouchers over gay firings

Jan 3, 2020

A proposal aimed at banning private schools that discriminate against gay employees and students from receiving Indiana voucher program money is being backed by the state’s Republican school superintendent.

By Associated Press

Michigan priest denies Holy Communion to judge in same-sex marriage

Nov 29, 2019

The Catholic Church in western Michigan is defending a priest’s decision to deny Holy Communion to a judge in a same-sex marriage.

By Associated Press

Fired Indianapolis Catholic school counselor files lawsuit

Oct 22, 2019

A former guidance counselor at an Indianapolis Catholic high school who was fired for being in a same-sex marriage is suing the archdiocese.

By Associated Press

Pope meets with Jesuit criticized by conservatives for gay outreach

Sep 30, 2019

Pope Francis met privately Monday with an American Jesuit who has been attacked by conservative U.S. Catholics for reaching out to gays, the latest evidence of Francis’s willingness to shrug off right-wing criticism for the sake of his pastoral priorities.

By Nicole Winfield