Global Network of Rainbow Catholics

GNRC Assembly 2025 – MADRID

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 → 25The GNRC Assembly offers a platform to engage in meaningful...

The synodal pathway – Trust in the Slow Work of God

“Above all, trust in the slow work of God…that ideas mature gradually — let them grow. Pierre Teilhard de Chardin, Jesuit, theologian, French palaeontologist (1881–1955) I want to share some good news with you: the Synodal Pathway of the Italian Church is entering a...

Sr. Prema: A Life-Changing Encounter of Faith and Inclusion

My overall impression of the conference is overwhelmingly positive, It was a truly unforgettable, life-changing experience filled with grace and profound meaning in my life. I felt deeply fortunate to be among people of such remarkable integrity and spiritual...

Art corner: Matthew LaBanca — When Faith, Identity and Witness Meet

Matthew LaBanca stands at the intersection of devotion, creativity and identity. A Broadway-actor turned music teacher in a New York Catholic school, LaBanca’s story became the foundation of his solo play COMMUNION. According to his website, the show is “based on the...

Voices from Africa: Rev. Antonio Ocharo

I am Bishop Antonio Ocharo of the Catholic Church in Exile, Diocese of Kenya. I am married with 4 children. I was raised up as a Roman Catholic adherent and later in life I joined a Roman Catholic Seminary pursuing studies in philosophy and theology in preparation for...

CEI press conference: dialogue, women and LGBT

“Leaven of Peace and Fraternity”: the Italian Church closes its Synodal Path with a call to dialogue and shared responsibility Rome, 26 October 2025 — Source: CEI press conference After four years of consultation involving over 500,000 people, 50,000 local groups, and...

Equal dignity in Christ”: Italy’s Synod chooses the path of inclusion

🌿 “Equal Dignity in Christ”: a New Breath for the Italian Church Rome, October 25, 2025 – 9:42 p.m. CEST With 781 votes in favor out of 809, the Third Synodal Assembly of the Catholic Church in Italy approved this afternoon its final document, Leaven of Peace and Hope...

Inclusion Is the Gospel Itself — Mons. Francesco Savino’s Courageous Vision of Church and Humanity

Dear friends,what many of us have been quietly building across Europe is beginning to bear fruit. Our prayers, our testimonies, our patient presence as faithful and hopeful Christians are helping the Church recognise in us a genuine desire to walk in faith. This week,...

Art corner: Carl Gopalkrishnan — Through Other Eyes

Carl Gopalkrishnan describes his practice as “drawing on religion, science, mythology, literature, politics, and music.”Born in the United Kingdom to Chinese and Indian parents and now living in Perth, Australia, he has worked for decades as a painter, printmaker,...

Contemplative Spiritual Formation Gathering

The GNRC Contemplative Spiritual Formation committee invites you to its up coming bi-weekly online gathering. Date and Time: Our next gatherings will be on Saturday, October 18, Nov. 1, 15, 29. Note that many times will change on Nov. 2. Our starting time is anchored...

Jo O’ Sullivan: A Personal Account

Sometimes in life, we have experiences which impact so strongly on us that we desperately want to share that impact with others but are reluctant to begin, for fear we can’t do the experience justice. That’s where I am right now. I’ve returned from five incredible...

Pilgrimage

2025Jubilee Pilgrimage The Global Network...

Pilgrims’ Rest

After the journey, a shared table.The Pilgrims’...

THE CORNER 14

In this edition of The Corner, we invite you on...

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Vershaff mir Recht: Davis Mac-Iyalla

English / Español / German / Portuguese Davis Mac-Iyalla (45) aus Nigeria ist ein aktives Kirchenmitglied. Weil er schwul ist, muss er jeden Tag neu für Akzeptanz kämpfen: „Ich sehe die Kirche als einen Ort für alle.” Erst: Gut integriertes Gemeindemitglied. Dann:...

Dai-me Justiça: Davis Mac-Iyalla

English / Español / German / Portuguese Davis Mac-Iyalla (45) é da Nigéria. É muito ativo na Igreja, mas tem de lutar, todos os dias, pela aceitação: “Creio na igualdade de todos os filhos de Deus”, diz. Davis é gay, está fora do armário e sente-se orgulhoso de o ser....

Verschaff mir Recht: Joanita Ssenfuka

English / Español / German / Portugues Joanita Warry Ssenfuka (35) aus Uganda ist Telekommunikationsingenieurin und Frauenrechts-Aktivistin. Ich fastete und betete Mit sieben Jahren fühlte ich mich zu meiner besten Freundin hingezogen, mit vierzehn Jahren wurde mir...

Dai-me Justiça: Joanita Ssenfuka

English / Español / German / Portugues Joanita Warry Ssenfuka (35) é do Uganda e é engenheira de telecomunicações e ativista. Pedi muitas vezes a Deus que me perdoasse - por o que quer fosse. Aos sete anos senti-me atraída pela minha melhor amiga. Vivíamos juntas;...

GNRC Third Assembly: Work Summary

3rd Assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics Chinese / English / Español / French / Portugués Proud and Prophetic LGBTI and Ally Catholics 30 June – 4 July 2019 Chicago, Illinois, United States Invitation to the GNRC Third Assembly: We are truly...

Minuto a Minuto de la 3era Asamblea General

¡La Asamblea General ya ha comenzado! Sigue nuestras actividades en la línea de tiempo English / Español Jueves 4 de Julio 05:00 PM: Una liturgia cierra la Tercera Asamblea de la GNRC. La Misión de ser Católicos LGBTQI Orgullosos y Proféticos continuará más allá de la...

3rd General Assembly Updates

The General Asembly has just began! Follow each activity in our timeline English / Español Thursday 4th July: 05:00 PM: A liturgy closes the Third GNRC Assembly. The Mission of being Proud and Prophetic LGBTQI Catholics will continue beyond the Assembly for all the...

Verschaff mir Recht: John Kashiha

English / Español / German / Portugues John Justin Kashiha (32) aus Tansania hat einen Universitätsabschluss, aber schon fünf Jobs verloren, weil er schwul ist. Die Kriminalisierung macht sein Leben schwer. „Manchmal frage ich Gott nach dem Warum und wie ich mit...

Dai-me Justiça: John Kashiha

English / Español / German / Portugues John Justin Kashiha (32) da Tanzânia tem um título universitário, mas já perdeu cinco empregos por ser gay. A criminalização da sua sexualidade traz muitas dificuldades à sua vida: “Às vezes gostava que Deus me mostrasse como...

Verschaff mir Recht: Alicia Nalunkuma

English / Español / German / Portugues Alicia Nalunkuma (23) aus Uganda ist Aktivistin für Transgender-Rechte. Als Junge geboren, fühlte sie sich immer schon als ein Mädchen. Seit ihrer Kindheit ist sie massiver Gewalt und Ablehnung ausgesetzt. Alicia ist...