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GNRC Press Release N°13: International Network of LGBTIQ+ Catholics declares: “Welcoming and listening to LGBTIQ+ people and their families – not banning – is the call by Pope Francis to our Shepherds”
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics supports DignityUSA and Fortunate Families chapters after being banned by Archdiocese of Detroit English / Spanish / Portuguese / French / Italian June 11, 2020. The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC), representing...
Dear Archbishop: Fortunate Families is a wonderful pastoral ministry. Keep it alive!
English / Español / French About the Author(s): Joseanne and Joseph Peregin are from Malta. They are active members and co-founders of Drachma Parents´Group, the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics and the European Network of Parents of LGBTI+ Persons. We are an...
‘And the truth shall set you free’: Dignity’s Gift to the World
“ ‘And the truth shall set you free’: Dignity’s Gift to the World” Dignity 50th Anniversary Author: Mary E. Hunt Friday, July 5, 2019, Chicago English / Español / French / Italiano / Portugues Good afternoon. Let us take a few moments of communal silence to center...
Regional News: North America
This is a summary of Catholic LGBTI News from North America. We receive constantly more News for this section so check it weekly for updates. English / Español SEPTEMBER 2016 México: Many Mexican Bishops, supported by Catholics conservative groups, started a campaign...
The GNRC expresses sorrow and solidarity with the LGBTQI community in the US
June 19, 2016 The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) expresses sorrow and solidarity with the LGBTQI community in the United States We are not far from the pain and sense of incomprehension, that overwhelm us all as LGBTQI people, in these difficult days of...
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“Who am I to judge?” MSNBC interviews Marianne Duddy Burke
“So many families have struggled with how to love their LGBTQ+ kids or siblings, or grandkids, and for decades tried to remain consistent with Church teaching… Pope Francis’ words helped bridge and heal so many families.”
Our Mission in North America
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) is committed to fostering inclusivity and acceptance within the Catholic Church, with a focus on North America areas. Our mission is to support LGBTQ+ individuals and communities by promoting dialogue, understanding, and respect. We collaborate with local partners to address social justice issues, provide educational resources, and advocate for equal rights.
Established to create a more inclusive Church, GNRC works tirelessly to ensure that all individuals, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, feel welcomed and valued. In North America, our efforts are centered around building strong networks, supporting grassroots movements, and amplifying the voices of marginalized communities. Through workshops, conferences, and advocacy campaigns, we strive to create a world where everyone is recognized as equal in the eyes of God.
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