A Global Gathering for Unity and Growth
Join Us in Madrid for the GNRC Assembly 2025
Experience a transformative event that brings that brings together LGBTQ+ Catholics, families, friends and allies from around the world to share, learn, and celebrate our diverse community.
August 21 → 25
Empowering LGBTQ+ Catholics Worldwide
Program Highlights
Explore Our Program
Plenary Sessions
Join thought-provoking discussions led by prominent theologians and activists, focusing on the future of LGBTQ+ Catholics.
Interactive Workshops
Participate in hands-on workshops designed to equip you with tools and strategies for advocacy and community building.
Cultural Activities
Engage in cultural exchanges and enjoy a guided tour of Madrid, celebrating the rich diversity of our community.
International Celebration Evening
Connect with fellow attendees during an evening of celebration, featuring performances and storytelling from around the world.
Thursday, 21st
- Welcome
16.30 – 17.30 - Coffee break
17.30 – 18.00 - Board Meeting
18.00 – 19.00. - Evening prayer
19.00 – 20.00 - Social gathering
including dinner
Friday, 22nd
- Morning prayer
8.30 – 09.00 - Breakfast
09.00 – 9.45 - Hybrid session: Women/Men/Youth/Non-binary
10.00 – 10.45 - Coffee break
10.45 – 11.15 - Workshop 1
11.15 – 12.00
Renato Ling (ES); James Allison (EN) Niurka Gibaja Yábar (ES) - Free Time
12.00 – 13.30 - Lunch
13.30 – 14.45 - Hybrid Regional Meetings:
15.00 – 16.00 - Coffee break
16.00 – 16.30 - Workshop 2:
16.30 – 17.30
Gonzalo Vilchis
Renato Ling
11.15 – 12.00 - Break
17.30 – 18.00 - Workshop 3:
18.00 – 19.00
Meli Barber
Niurka Gibaja Yábar - Evening prayer
19.00 – 20.00 - Social gathering: Walking Tour; Downtown Madrid at night / Dinner
from 20.00
Saturday, 23rd
- Morning prayer
08.30 – 09.00 - Breakfast
09.00 – 09.45 - Hybrid Ordinary Assembly with interpreting service
10.00 – 11.30 - Free Time
12.00 – 13.30 - Lunch
13.30 – 14.45 - Hybrid Public conference:
Cristina Inogés and Sister María Luisa Berzosa FI (ES), with Interpreting service
15.00 – 16.00 - Coffee break
16.00 – 16.30
Guest speaker from Africa (EN), with Interpreting service
16.00.30 – 17.30 - Free Time
17.30 – 19.00 - Evening prayer
19.00 – 20.00 - Social gathering (including dinner): Chueca (LGBTIQ+ District) Walking Tour
Sunday, 24th
- Morning Prayer
08.30 – 09.00 - Breakfast
09.00 – 09.45 - Committee meetings
10.00 – 12.00 - Coffee break
12.00 – 12.30 - Hybrid Ordinary Assembly
(Interpreting service)
12.30 – 13.30 - Lunch
13.30 – 14.45 - Old-New Board Meeting
15.00 – 16.00. - Book Presentation
16.00 – 18.00 - Coffee Break
18.00 – 18.30 - Mass
20.00 – 20.45 - Social gathering & International Party
from 20.45
Monday, 25th
- Morning prayer
08.30 – 09.00 - Breakfast
09.00 – 09.45 - Evaluation & sharing thoughts/feelings
10.00 – 11.00 - Coffee Break
11.00 – 11.30 - Farewell ceremony
11.30 – 12.30 - Closing:
12.30
Keynote Speakers
Cristina Inogés
Sister María Luisa Berzosa
Hailing from Spain, Sister María Luisa Berzosa is a dedicated pastoral leader and advocate for social justice. Her efforts in empowering marginalized groups have been recognized internationally.
Pope Francis appointed her one of three women consulters to the Synod of Bishops in 2019 and referred to her very affectionally as ‘ the flower of all the gardens’, she is said to have the ear of the Pope.
Anonymous Speaker from Africa
James Alison
James Alison is a renowned theologian whose work on reconciliation and truth-telling has inspired many. His sessions promise to offer deep insights into the spiritual journey of LGBTQ+ individuals.
James is a theologian and openly gay priest. In 2017 he received a very unexpected call from Pope Francis who repeated several times that he had “the power of the keys”. James understood this as Francis treating him as a priest with universal jurisdiction.
Renato Lings
Born in Denmark, and living in Spain, K. Renato Lings holds degrees in Spanish, translation studies and theology. In addition to studying Latin, Greek, Hebrew and Nahuatl (Aztec), he has written and taught extensively on biblical interpretation, translation, and issues relating to gender and sexuality.
Discover Our Venue
Resa Colegio Mayor Miguel Antonio Caro
Nestled in the heart of Madrid, Resa Colegio Mayor Miguel Antonio Caro offers a welcoming environment for our Assembly. This student residence provides modern amenities, comfortable accommodations, and versatile spaces for our sessions and gatherings. Participants will enjoy easy access to local attractions, making it an ideal location for both learning and leisure. The location is just 25 minutes by road and 60 minutes by train from the nearest airport.
Registration and Pricing
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Registration
Secure Your Spot- It includes four nights’ accommodation, full board, local transport, and access to all sessions and events.
Sin alojamiento
For Madrid residents and day delegates only- Designed for Madrid residents and day delegates, this option covers meals, all scheduled sessions, social events, and local transportation—accommodation not included.
Limited Financial support option is unavailable
* GNRC will consider a limited amount of requests for limited financial support for its Associates and individual members of GNRC Member Groups. Those who require such financial support are requested to fill in the appropriate section in the registration form. GNRC will be reviewing and evaluating the requests. Further details will be available at a later date.
If you do not require financial support, GNRC kindly invites you to cover your participation costs and, if possible, to make a donation, thus enabling more people to take part thanks to your contribution.
VISA
It is vitally important that those who require visas to attend the Assembly begin the application process as soon as possible. In many countries, visa applications now take several months.
Further information on VISA Applications can be found here below:
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Common Inquiries
What is the purpose of the GNRC Assembly?
The GNRC Assembly aims to foster dialogue, share experiences, and address challenges faced by LGBTQ+ Catholics globally.
Who can attend the Assembly?
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What about VISA?
It is vitally important that those who require visas to attend the Assembly begin the application process as soon as possible. In many countries, visa applications now take several months. For each of the past two GNRC Assemblies, several people who had hoped to participate were not able to obtain visas in time. GNRC will issue invitation letters as quickly as possible upon request to support these applications.
Further information on VISA Applications can be found here below:
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