Faith, rights and Spirit – The Vigil Prayers in Malta

Article by Tyrone Grima The Prayer Vigils, or as they are more commonly referred to in Malta, the IDAHOT celebrations, have been held on our islands for almost twenty years. Drachma, the local LGBTIQ+ NGO that focuses on the integration between sexuality and…

Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering (click on this link)

The GNRC Contemplative Spiritual Formation committee invites you to its upcoming bi-weekly online gathering . Date and Time: Our next gathering will be on Saturday, May 30th. We meet every two weeks on Saturdays (e.g., May 30, June 13, 27…) 7 a.m.   San…

In Ireland, a Catholic Parish Holds Its First Vigil Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia

Article by Jo O’Sullivan On Friday, May 15th, in the Parish Hall of Kimmage Manor church, a Prayer Vigil was held for an end to violence against the LGBTQ+ community. This was not a great newsworthy event, or merited any fanfare. But for the Le Chéile LGBTQ+…

CSF prayer vigil

The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics’ Contemplative Spiritual Formation Committee warmly invites you to its bi-weekly contemplative gathering. This week, we will gather for a Prayer Vigil for the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia,…

Group 9 – GNRC Welcomes Vatican Study Group Report as a Step Toward Inclusion

The Global network of Rainbow Catholics, a network of over 50 LGBTIQ+ Catholic organisations from all over the world, welcomes the Vatican’s recent report of Study Group 9 , published on 5th May 2026. This report is part of the Synod on Synodality and was titled…

A letter of love and support for Pope Leo XIV

During this holy season of Easter, and as the Church marks the first anniversary of the election of Pope Leo XIV, many individuals around the world felt the need to offer him a shared word of closeness, affection, prayer, and support.

Many people recognise in Pope Le…

GNRC Response to Final Report of the Study Group on Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church

🇬🇧 Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Response to Final Report of the Study Group on Women’s Participation in the Life and Leadership of the Church The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) brings together groups and individuals who work for pastoral care and…

When a bishop opens his house, the Church remembers what a house is

On 1 March, in the Diocese of Jundiaí, Bishop Arnaldo Carvalheiro Neto welcomed Catholic LGBT+ groups from the state of São Paulo into the episcopal residence. And while some headlines rushed toward scandal. We prefer to begin with the facts. The day began with Mass…

Women, discernment, and the unfinished path of synodality

Women carry a large part of the daily life of the Church. They teach the faith to children, accompany the sick, organize parish life, keep communities alive in places where priests are few. In many parts of the world, if women disappeared from parish life on Sunday…

No women clergy means a difficult choice- Part I – Nicolete Burbach

In December last year, a Study Commission on the Women’s Diaconate, convened by Pope Francis, finally voted against endorsing the ordination of women as deacons, either for the ministry specifically, or as part of priesthood—in no small part foundering on the question…

GNRC wishes everyone a safe, hope filled and joyful Pride month. Across many…

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“In you God’s love is revealed. You are always our children.” U.S. Catholic…

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“We are all children of God, and God loves us as we are and for the strength that…

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Bless and Encourage our Service

SANTA MARÍA DE GUADALUPE: bless and encourage our service

Translation of the Spanish homily with the aim “Bless and Encourage our Service” celebrated at the Basilica de Guadalupe on September 14th, 2022, by Fr Gonzalo Rosas sj for the presence of the GNRC Fourth Assembly attendants. You may find the original…

Memories and Hopes from our Fourth Assembly

Memories and Hopes from our Fourth Assembly

Some Memories… Thoughts and Images of Joy and Hope from the Attendants Let´s open our hearts through the expressions of emotions and thoughts present in the Fourth Assembly. Arturo Retana – Espacio Seguro Gonzalo Vilchis – Efetá Ines Pujol –…

Inspiring Walk Together Image

United in Joy to Walk Together by Antonio Ortiz

Walk Together for a More Welcoming and Inclusive Church Inspired by Pope Francis’ invitation to walk together – The Synodal Path – to build a Catholic Church where everyone is welcome, the member communities of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC)…

Open Letter to Society of Jesus - Fourth Assembly

Activities Summary of an Amazing Fourth Assembly

A Brief Summary of an Extraordinary Fourth Assembly It was a two years work for GNRC – involving the Board, most of our Committees and our host group “RedCam” – to prepare our Fourth Assembly. Even if it was delayed for a year, since the…

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Gratitude in an Open Letter to the Society of Jesus

Open Letter to the Society of Jesus from the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics You may find the original letter in Spanish and Portuguese here or for direct download To Rev Fr Arturo Sosa, General Superior of the Society of Jesus It´s our need to express our…

Synodal Process path in Europe

Synodal Process 2022-2023 Statement

Statement to the Vatican Synodal Process As the first phase of the current Synod of the Roman Catholic Church comes to a close, members of the Roman Catholic Working Group of the European Forum of LGBT+ Christian Groups have submitted their statement to the Vatican….

Pope Francis on Outreach

Outreach reveals an amazing letter from Pope Francis

On many levels this letter on the Outreach site is great news! Fr. James Martin wrote to Pope Francis asking three questions, and the Pope replied almost immediately with a hand written note on the new site Outreach. The Pope’s affirmation and love for our…

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GNRC Fourth Assembly: I AM YOUR MOTHER

Be welcome to the GNRC Fourth Assembly in Mexico City! Since its creation in October 2015, the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) brings together groups and organisations, which provide pastoral care and work for justice for LGBTQI people. The Network strives…

Easter Week

Discover Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022

Find a list of Rainbow Resources on Easter Week 2022 from our faithful Catholic communities and allies in their original language: Videos, Images, Guidelines and inspiring words. Easter Week in English James Alison reflection and liturgies on his YouTube Channel…

Pace for Ukraine on Lent 2022

Pray for Peace in Europe

GNRC Prays For Peace In Europe The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics joins hands with our siblings in Russia and Ukraine to find a way to give peace a chance. We know that war and conflict are not the solution but merely a propagator for visceral anger and hatred…

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