As this website develops, we hope to share resources of interest to LGBT+ Catholics, their families, and friends.
Middlesbrough Diocese
- The Diocese of Middlesbrough
- Catholic Voice diocesan newspaper September 2017: see the articles by Bishop Terry and Fr. Tony on pages 1-3
- LGBT+ Ministry Facebook page
- Diocesan website coverage of the launch of our ministry
Helpful Resources:
Building a Bridge: Catholic Church and the LGBT Community A talk by Fr. James Martin sj at Villanova University in the USA. Fr. James is the author of Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity.
Reading Scripture and the LGBT Question A lecture given by English Catholic Theologian James Alison at the Seminary of the Southwest (Episcopal), Austin Texas, on the evening of 12 September 2017. The lecture explores how religion is used to marginalise the LGBTQ+ community? What are thoughtful ways to move out of the binds around faith and a desire to be affirming? James will consider the framework around scripture pertaining to gender and sexuality. James has a website with a whole range of resources on this and other issues.
Book review in Thinking Faith by Brendan Callaghan sj Jesuit priest and Catholic Chaplain to Manchester Universities, Brendan Callaghan, reviews two books. Building a Bridge by his fellow Jesuit, James Martin and Queer and Catholic by Mark Dowd.
Catholic and other Christian organisations
Information to follow shortly
Building a Bridge: Catholic Church and the LGBT Community A talk by Fr. James Martin sj at Villanova University in the USA. Fr. James is the author of Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity.
Reading Scripture and the LGBT Question A lecture given by English Catholic Theologian James Alison at the Seminary of the Southwest (Episcopal), Austin Texas, on the evening of 12 September 2017. The lecture explores how religion is used to marginalise the LGBTQ+ community? What are thoughtful ways to move out of the binds around faith and a desire to be affirming? James will consider the framework around scripture pertaining to gender and sexuality. James has a website with a whole range of resources on this and other issues.
Book review in Thinking Faith by Brendan Callaghan sj Jesuit priest and Catholic Chaplain to Manchester Universities, Brendan Callaghan, reviews two books. Building a Bridge by his fellow Jesuit, James Martin and Queer and Catholic by Mark Dowd.
Catholic and other Christian organisations
Information to follow shortly
