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» A Catholic Mother Looks at the Gay Child - Gays and lesbians, no matter what your religion this book is great for "coming out". Both informative and supportive, dispelling negative religious myths.
» AGLO Chicago - Archdiocesan Gay and Lesbian Outreach - Calendar, resources, and history of this group offering Gay and Lesbian Catholics a sense of community and opportunity to worship and practice their faith.
» Acceptance Sydney - Social and spiritual group for GLBT Catholics and their families and friends. History, mission statement, basic philosophy, links to other gay/lesbian organisations in Australia.
» Archdiocese of Los Angeles Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics - Section of the official Web site of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with the mission statement of its Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics. Links to two positive articles from The Tidings, the Archdiocesan newspaper.
» Catholic Bishops Condemn Rhetoric of Violence - Greenbelt Interfaith News article on the call for reconciliation; includes the response of Dignity, an organization of gay Catholics.
» Courage - Very conservative organization that is at the opposite end of the spectrum from Dignity. They focus on total abstinence for gays and lesbians.
» Dignity San Fernando Valley - Gay and lesbian Roman Catholics in the Los Angeles Area. Information, photos, maps, links.
» Gateway Monastery - Traditional monastery for gay men practicing meditation and contemplative prayer in Northern California. Not part of the Roman Catholic Church.
» National Association of Catholic Diocesan Lesbian and Gay Ministries - About pastoral care for lesbian and gay Catholics and their families. Resources, links, conferences.
» National Catholic Aids Network - Collaborates with national and international AIDS service organizations and assists Catholic leaders and congregations in responding to the impact of HIV/AIDS.
» New Ways Ministry - New Ways Ministry is a gay-positive ministry of advocacy, justice and reconciliation for lesbian and gay Catholics, families and friends. Site features seminars, retreats, resources, analysis, books, publications and audio tapes.
» Orthodoxy for Gay Christians - Articles on issues related to religion and homosexuality.
» Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Chicago - Parish has an active gay and lesbian ministry. This is where you go to Mass when you're in Chicago.
» Pharsea's Traditional Gay Catholic Site - A Traditionalist gay Catholic view of Scripture, Tradition and the Magesterium.
» Spirituality for Catholic Lesbians - General personal observations on dealing with adversity; nothing specifically Catholic about it, except that presumably the author is Catholic.
» St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Severn, Maryland - Offers a parish ministry called "Reclaim," although it is unclear as to what philosophy it espouses. Link to New Ways Ministry at the parish site indicates hope for positive program, though.
» St. James Cathedral, Archdiocese of Seattle - No gay and lesbian ministry listed at this site, but the Cathedral is a popular and welcoming place for gays and lesbians in Seattle. It is because of Masses celebrated for Dignity in this cathedral that the Vatican first clamped down on that organization
» St. Monica Catholic Church, Santa Monica, California - Welcoming parish includes activities of its Gay and Lesbian Outreach group.
» St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, New York City - This Paulist parish has a gay and lesbian outreach group. This is where you go to Mass when you're in New York.
» St. Victor Catholic Church, West Hollywood - Resources for gay and lesbian Catholics: articles and documents, AIDS Memorial Chapel, moderated online forum for those angry or hurt by the Church, archive of messages in gay publications, complete daily liturgical calendar with images of saints, book an
» The Flesh Of The Word - About the book by Richard Rosato which tells the story of a gay man who receives the stigmata of Jesus, much to the consternation of Church officials.