Catholics Embrace Pride: Celebrating LGBTQ Equality in the Church

Catholics in New York City Embrace Pride Month with Series of Programs

As Pride Month continues, controversies involving Catholics have been a hot topic of discussion. However, theologian Fr. Bryan Massingale has shed light on how Pride aligns with the Church’s social teachings. In an article for U.S. Catholic, Fr. Massingale highlighted the connections between the LGBTQ equality movement and Catholic values, emphasizing the importance of recognizing the fundamental human rights of all individuals.

In New York City, Catholics are putting these teachings into action by hosting a variety of programs in honor of World Pride and the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall riots. LGBTQ-friendly parishes and faith communities have organized liturgies and dialogues featuring prominent speakers such as Fr. James Alison, Fr. James Martin, and theologians Kathleen Talvacchia and John Falcone.

One upcoming event at Fordham University will focus on global LGBTQI activism, with speakers from LGBTQ Catholic groups around the world discussing the current state of revolutionary change and ways to support activists in different countries. Additionally, LGBTQ-friendly parishes in New York City will host Pride Masses to celebrate the LGBTQ community.

These events serve as a testament to the inclusive and welcoming nature of the Catholic Church, as Catholics in New York City and beyond come together to celebrate the diversity and beauty of all individuals. As the 50th anniversary of Stonewall is commemorated, it is heartening to see Catholics embracing the message that all people are “wonderfully made” in the eyes of God.