Latest News from Latin America
Brave and Faithful Witness in Bisexual Awareness Week
In Bisexual Awareness Week and Visibility Day, we celebrate the lives and experiences of our bisexual siblings all over the world. Three brave rainbow Catholics share their witnesses about being bisexual and faithful Catholics beyond the prejudices among their sexual...
Some Faces and Colours of Being a Refugee
English / Spanish / French On World Refugee Day, we would like to share with you two experiences that cry out for justice and dignity. Tania Irias, Nicaragua: In a Diaspora in Spain My name is Tania and I am a woman, lesbian, mother, migrant and Catholic. I am...
Pentecost united different LGBT + communities in Latin America in prayer
English / Español / French / Portugués / Chinese The virtual meeting brought together more than 40 groups and communities from various countries to pray together for the Feast of Pentecost. A prayer that asked for the special presence of the Holy Spirit in the lives...
LGBT+ Catholics from Latin America gather to remind that “when Pentecost day came round, they had all met together” (Acts 2:1)
English / Epañol / Portugués An open and massive LGBT+ Catholic online vigil will be held on May 30 through the Zoom Platform and will include more than 40 LGBT+ Catholic communities from Latin America. May 28, 2020. The Latin American members of the Global Network...
Board Members Profile: Antonio Ortiz
English / Spanish M. Antonio Ortiz Siliceo He was born in August 1978 in Mexico City in a traditional Catholic familyGraduated from the Autonomous Metropolitan University (UAM) with a BA in Graphic Communication DesignCo-founder and co-chair of the Mexico Network of...
Grant Me Justice: Luis Ramirez
English / Español / German / Portugues Luiz Ramires (57) from Sao Paolo, Brazil works as an indicator, training teachers and principals on gender and sexual diversity. At the moment he is doing his PhD in sociology of education. Becoming a priest to not commit a sin...
Being a Woman, LGBT and Catholic in Latin America
In March 2018, two well-known female activists were brutally murdered: Marielle Franco in Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) and Maria Guadalupe Hernandez in Guanajuato (México). They both shared a strong commitment with to the dispossessed and a lesbian sexual orientation, as...
The Birth and Living of a LGBTI Pastoral Care Group: Padis+ Chile
Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy (Psalm 126,5) English / Español / Italiano By Fr. Pedro Labrin SJ - Padis+ Chile. This testimony was originally presented at the Ways of Love Conference in Rome (October 2015). Padis+ (Sexual Diversity Pastoral...
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History does not repeat (if we learn, remember, and act)
Over the past few years, many of us engaged in faith-based and civil society activism have sensed a growing hostility in the air. Ari Shaw’s recently wrote an article in Foreign Affairs confirming...
Voices of Resistance: The Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia and the Activism of Rodolfo Vargas
I’m a member of the Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia, committed to activism and social justice for diverse sexual and gender identities in my country. As a member of the Colectivo TLGB of Bolivia, I’ve...
The problem isn’t that we exist—it’s that we’re visible
Being a sexually diverse person and choosing to preserve your spiritual identity as a Catholic has been one of the most intense and complex journeys of my life. There are days when I’ve felt like...
My Rainbow Contemplative Journey with GNRC – By Argel Oclarit, Philippines
GNRC Assembly 2025 – A Series of Stories As we prepare for the GNRC Assembly 2025 in Spain, we’re sharing a series of personal reflections from members around the world. Each story reveals how...
Walking Together in a Time of Change
In a world shifting under our feet, we need to stop and breathe together. The GNRC Assembly 2025, to be held this August in Madrid, takes place at a moment that few of us could have foreseen. A...
GNRC LATIN AMERICA
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 Latin 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.
Empowering Communities
GNRC Partners' Impact in Latin America
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) partners are actively engaged in transformative initiatives across Latin America. Our partners focus on promoting inclusivity, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights, and fostering community development. Through workshops, educational programs, and advocacy campaigns, they are making significant strides in creating a more equitable society. Their efforts have led to increased awareness and acceptance, empowering individuals to embrace their identities and contribute positively to their communities.
Our Voices in Latin America
Rede Nacional de Grupos Católicos
LGBT
Brazil
Pastoral de la Diversidad Sexual
(Padis+) – Santiago
Chile
Espacio Seguro
Costa Rica
Efetá – México D.F.
Mexico
Diversidade Católica – Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Grupo de Ação Pastoral da Diversidade – Sao Paulo
Brazil
Comunidad Católica de la Diversidad
(COMOCAD)
Perù
Red Católica Arcoíris México
Mexico
Grupo Lesbico Artemisa
Nicaragua
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