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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GNRC Newsletter Nº9 Language Compilation

GNRC Newsletter Nº9 (PDF file) available in Chinese, English, French, Portuguese and Spanish. Chinese Version:         GNRC Newsletter N9 Chinese English Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 English French Version:        GNRC Newsletter N9 French Spanish Version:     …

#outinchurch is a light of hope

#outinchurch is a Light of Hope

Global Catholic Network considers #outinchurch – a new LGBTIQ Catholic workers initiative – as “a light of hope for those who feel currently threatened” GNRC recognizes the risks that LGBTIQ Catholic workers face in Church institutions worldwide and…

Out in Church

Out in Church – A Church without Fear

Out in Church – A Church without Fear for LGBTIQ Catholic Workers in Germany Out in Church is a new German LGBTIQ Catholic workers association that belongs to institutions such as schools, colleges, NGO´s, and other offices / departments inside the Catholic…

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An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church?

About Good Practices: An LGBTIQ Pastoral Care Initiative in the Church? This is text was writtem by Luis Mariano González García – member of GNRC Member Group  Crismhom in Madrid, Spain – and original published in Spanish on the CLC Spain Website  A NEED…

Letter for the Synodal Path

Sr Maria Luisa Berzosa FI Letter for the Synod

INVITATION WITH “S” FOR THE SYNODAL PATH My friends: I have been thinking for several days about some suggestions for the Synodal path and after passing them through my heart before the Lord, I decide to share them with all of you, in case they help us in…

2021 Hits

GNRC 2021 Hits: A Year Full of Blessings

This is a summary of GNRC´s greatest 2021 hits on our Website and Social Media. Are you ready to get surprised? Farewell 2021 and Welcome 2022! Spoiler Alert: Our Celebrations, Theological Resources and Pope Francis are present in most of the cathegories. 2021 Hits:…

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Catholic Books on Brave LGBTIQ Witness

Find here the full list of Catholic Books on LGBTIQ Witness from rainbow folks, their families and allies. The Image They See – Paul Becker. English: In my vision and through brief witness, I want to inspire readers to dig into their souls and search for the true…

Queer Theology

Catholic Books on Queer Theology

Find the full list of Catholic Books on Queer Theology about sexual diversity an gender identity here. Know My Name: A Gay Liberation Theology – Author: Richard Cleaver. English : The place of gay men and women in the community of faith has become one of the…

LGBTIQ Chronicle and History

Catholic Books on LGBTIQ History

Find here the full list of Catholic Books on LGBTIQ History of our community and their families in the Church. Rising Seeds (Original: Aufgehende Saat) – Author: Michael Brinkschroeder. German : On 2017 HuK (Homosexuelle und Kirche), the LGBTI Ecumenical…

Catholic Book on LGBTIQ Pastoral Care

Catholic Books on LGBTIQ Pastoral Care

This compilation include some remarkable suggested readings on Pastoral Care for the LGBTIQ community and their families. Even we don´t know from  where to start as there are so many options and all come from great contributions. Allways our Children – Author:…

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