LGBTQ+ Catholic Support
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Pope Leo XIV continues Pope Francis' Inclusion
Photo from: VaticanNews.va Aug 22, 2025
Pope Leo XIV received James Martin, S.J., the founder of Outreach, in private audience in the papal library of the Vatican’s Apostolic Palace this morning, Sept. 1, in what is seen in Rome as a public reaffirmation of support for the American Jesuit and his pastoral ministry to LGBTQ Catholics. “I am extremely grateful and deeply consoled by my meeting with the Holy Father. He encouraged me to continue my ministry,” Father Martin said.
“Pope Leo has the same openness to LGBTQ issues as Pope Francis had.
He made clear that he wants everyone to feel welcome,”
From America Magazine Sept 1, 2025
Jesuit priest: LGBTQ parish ministry says nothing can separate us from God’s love
Fr. Brad Mills, SJ January 9, 2026 Outreach.faith
The exterior of Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in San Diego, California where the author serves as associate pastor. (Photo courtesy of author.)
At Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in San Diego, California, two large banners on the façade of the church read
“Nosotros Pertenecemos”—“We Belong.”
This message of radical belonging is deeply significant to the members of the parish’s Puentes ministry...
Puentes—“bridges” in Spanish—is the only Spanish-speaking Catholic LGBTQ ministry in San Diego. The ministry seeks to be
a place where being LGBTQ and being Catholic are not seen in contrast, but instead as two identities that can be embraced and integrated into one’s journey as a follower of Christ.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Featured Resource
Family Acceptance Project
Help for parents to accept their LGBTQ children; very multi-cultural
All Religions considered
January 13
November 25
Council Meeting via Zoom
5 PM CST Contact: chris.evon@yahoo.com
AGLO Chicago: we will serve a warm, festive meal for our neighbors in need at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church Soup Kitchen. 4:00- 7:00pm
Our Members:
Holy Family Parish, Inverness
St Giles/Catholic Community of Oak Park
St Julie Billiart, Tinley Park
& Your Parish can be Next
EMBRACING ALL of GOD'S PEOPLE
At One in Love, we strive to create a safe and welcoming space for everyone. Our community celebrates the diverse identities and experiences within the LGBTQ+ Catholic community.
