Quest LGBT+ Catholics
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Bearing witness to the reality of LGBT+ lives since 1973. UK based fellowship for LGBT+ Catholics.
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Catholic bishop says that it is 'wrong' to deny LGBTQ+ people the right to love and sexual intimacy
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/07/catholic-bishop-says-that-it-is-wrong-to-deny-lgbtq-people-the-right-to-love/?utm_content=1762716000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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Catholic bishop comes out swinging in support of LGBTQ+ community in new interview
An Italian Catholic bishop, Francesco Savino, has come out strongly in support of the LGBTQ+ community in a new interview
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November 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Catholic bishop says that it is 'wrong' to deny LGBTQ+ people the right to love and sexual intimacy
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/07/catholic-bishop-says-that-it-is-wrong-to-deny-lgbtq-people-the-right-to-love/?utm_content=1762716000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
https://www.thepinknews.com/2025/11/07/catholic-bishop-says-that-it-is-wrong-to-deny-lgbtq-people-the-right-to-love/?utm_content=1762716000&utm_medium=social&utm_source=bluesky
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RETREAT! We are off to St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre in north Wales to cofaciliate a retreat for #LGBT+ #Christians along with friends from Quest for LGBT+ Catholics in the UK. The Jesuits in Britain began this ministry in 1991. #Grateful for their hospitality.
November 7, 2025 at 10:21 AM
RETREAT! We are off to St Beuno's Jesuit Spirituality Centre in north Wales to cofaciliate a retreat for #LGBT+ #Christians along with friends from Quest for LGBT+ Catholics in the UK. The Jesuits in Britain began this ministry in 1991. #Grateful for their hospitality.
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Hopeful news from Italy! outreach.faith/2025/11/ital...
Italian synodal assembly embraces openness to LGBTQ people - Outreach
Synodal representatives in Italy voted overwhelmingly to accept documents calling for greater openness to LGBTQ people. Italian bishops will weigh in next.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Hopeful news from Italy! outreach.faith/2025/11/ital...
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"I really don't understand why the focus has to be only on identity, affection, orientation and sexuality, instead of recognizing the person as a whole," he said.
Q&A with Fr. Andrea Conocchia, priest for Rome's transgender community
"I really don't understand why the focus has to be only on identity, affection, orientation and sexuality, instead of recognizing the person as a whole," he said.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:50 PM
"I really don't understand why the focus has to be only on identity, affection, orientation and sexuality, instead of recognizing the person as a whole," he said.
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A German bishop chastised an international quartet of bishops who held a prayer service of 'atonement' in Philadelphia for the LGBTQ+ Jubilee Pilgrimage. Bishop Ludger Schepers said that 'atoning' for the mere presence of Queer Catholics "betrays the Gospel."
October 31, 2025 at 8:58 PM
A German bishop chastised an international quartet of bishops who held a prayer service of 'atonement' in Philadelphia for the LGBTQ+ Jubilee Pilgrimage. Bishop Ludger Schepers said that 'atoning' for the mere presence of Queer Catholics "betrays the Gospel."
Newcastle Cathedral and OneBodyOneFaith present an afternoon with author pastor and theologian Rev Brandan Robertson. Saturday 15th November at 3pm.
www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk/news/queer-c...
www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk/news/queer-c...
Queer & Christian: An Afternoon with Revd Brandan Robertson | OneBodyOneFaith
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October 29, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Newcastle Cathedral and OneBodyOneFaith present an afternoon with author pastor and theologian Rev Brandan Robertson. Saturday 15th November at 3pm.
www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk/news/queer-c...
www.onebodyonefaith.org.uk/news/queer-c...
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IT'S #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
October 17, 2025 at 10:39 AM
IT'S #HateCrimeAwarenessWeek
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
Trans people are more likely to experience threats of physical or sexual harassment or violence compared with LGB people, yet most do not report #HateCrime they experience. StopHateUK wants to change that - READ MORE: stophateuk.org/about-hate-crime/transgender-hate
The next monthly Mass welcoming LGBT+ Catholics in the Diocese of Clifton is this Sunday 19th October, 3pm, at the church of St Nicholas of Tolentino, Easton, Bristol.
All Are Welcome!
All Are Welcome!
October 16, 2025 at 12:46 PM
The next monthly Mass welcoming LGBT+ Catholics in the Diocese of Clifton is this Sunday 19th October, 3pm, at the church of St Nicholas of Tolentino, Easton, Bristol.
All Are Welcome!
All Are Welcome!
Martin Pendergast, co-researcher for the Catholic Church in England and Wales, said: “This shows the impact that the officially recognised, seven diocesan LGBT+ Catholic diocesan ministries have had in England and Wales. www.thetablet.co.uk/news/catholi...
Catholics in England lead the way on LGBTQ+ inclusion, research finds - The Tablet
Inclusive theology that affirms the dignity of all, as well as robust and organised grassroots pastoral care, helped to boost its ranking within a
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October 14, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Martin Pendergast, co-researcher for the Catholic Church in England and Wales, said: “This shows the impact that the officially recognised, seven diocesan LGBT+ Catholic diocesan ministries have had in England and Wales. www.thetablet.co.uk/news/catholi...
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SAFEGUARDING LGBT+ People in the Church: 2 day conference in Oxford AND ONLINE 6th-7th October with talks, forums and workshops focusing on protecting and supporting LGBT+ people in church communities: bit.ly/SafeguardingLGBT1025
October 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
SAFEGUARDING LGBT+ People in the Church: 2 day conference in Oxford AND ONLINE 6th-7th October with talks, forums and workshops focusing on protecting and supporting LGBT+ people in church communities: bit.ly/SafeguardingLGBT1025
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On the blog: In a two-part comprehensive critique, theologian Gael Pardoen, PhD examines Pope Leo’s conception of unity as it pertains to LGBTQ+ Catholics.
October 2, 2025 at 8:15 PM
On the blog: In a two-part comprehensive critique, theologian Gael Pardoen, PhD examines Pope Leo’s conception of unity as it pertains to LGBTQ+ Catholics.
The LGBTQ+ Group from the Coventry Deanery warmly invite everyone to the second of the Masses offering a special welcome to the LGBTQ+ Community, their family and friends.
Sunday 19th October 2025 at 12:45pm, Church of St Joseph the Worker, close to the University of Warwick.
Everyone welcome!
Sunday 19th October 2025 at 12:45pm, Church of St Joseph the Worker, close to the University of Warwick.
Everyone welcome!
September 30, 2025 at 9:41 AM
The LGBTQ+ Group from the Coventry Deanery warmly invite everyone to the second of the Masses offering a special welcome to the LGBTQ+ Community, their family and friends.
Sunday 19th October 2025 at 12:45pm, Church of St Joseph the Worker, close to the University of Warwick.
Everyone welcome!
Sunday 19th October 2025 at 12:45pm, Church of St Joseph the Worker, close to the University of Warwick.
Everyone welcome!
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New Ways Ministry Executive Director Francis DeBernardo reports from Rome on the LGBTQ+ Jubilee events of Sept. 5-7. After a lifetime of LGBTQ+ ministry, DeBernardo reflects on the progress made between 2000's World Pride and the events of the past weekend 25 years later.
September 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
New Ways Ministry Executive Director Francis DeBernardo reports from Rome on the LGBTQ+ Jubilee events of Sept. 5-7. After a lifetime of LGBTQ+ ministry, DeBernardo reflects on the progress made between 2000's World Pride and the events of the past weekend 25 years later.
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New: Bishop Francesco Savino: "Pope Leo urged me to celebrate Mass with LGBTQ Catholics." Outreach is honored to publish this historic homily, from the recent Mass at the Church of the Gesu in Rome. outreach.faith/2025/09/bish...
Bishop Francesco Savino: Pope Leo urged me to celebrate Mass with LGBTQ Catholics - Outreach
At a special Mass for LGBTQ Catholic pilgrims, Bishop Savino preached that a Jubilee Year serves as a reminder "to restore dignity to all."
outreach.faith
September 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
New: Bishop Francesco Savino: "Pope Leo urged me to celebrate Mass with LGBTQ Catholics." Outreach is honored to publish this historic homily, from the recent Mass at the Church of the Gesu in Rome. outreach.faith/2025/09/bish...
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Sexual Ethics Reading Group is starting next Thursday!
You'll be reading a preview of Gael Pardoen's paper on 'Holy Irreverence'.
🤫 Gael has kindly agreed to take part in the session via Zoom!
In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster.
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You'll be reading a preview of Gael Pardoen's paper on 'Holy Irreverence'.
🤫 Gael has kindly agreed to take part in the session via Zoom!
In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster.
@questlgbti.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Sexual Ethics Reading Group is starting next Thursday!
You'll be reading a preview of Gael Pardoen's paper on 'Holy Irreverence'.
🤫 Gael has kindly agreed to take part in the session via Zoom!
In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster.
@questlgbti.bsky.social
You'll be reading a preview of Gael Pardoen's paper on 'Holy Irreverence'.
🤫 Gael has kindly agreed to take part in the session via Zoom!
In partnership with LGBT+ Catholics Westminster.
@questlgbti.bsky.social
Quest members were with the LGBTQ Jubilee pilgrims in Rome last weekend.
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Quest Pilgrims in Rome |
Quest members joined over 1200 other LGBTQ Catholics, their families and friend in Rome over the 5th and 6th September for a very special pilgrimage as part of the year of Jubilee - Pilgrims of Hope. ...
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September 14, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Quest members were with the LGBTQ Jubilee pilgrims in Rome last weekend.
questlgbti.uk/quest-in-rome/
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🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ Retreat: Refuge and Strength🏳️⚧️
In November, Folks from The Open Table Network and Quest are leading a retreat weekend at St Beuno's, offering folk an opotunity to 'explore their true selves in their relationship with God'.
🔗 www.beunos.com/retreat/lgbt...
In November, Folks from The Open Table Network and Quest are leading a retreat weekend at St Beuno's, offering folk an opotunity to 'explore their true selves in their relationship with God'.
🔗 www.beunos.com/retreat/lgbt...
September 12, 2025 at 10:10 AM
🏳️🌈LGBTQ+ Retreat: Refuge and Strength🏳️⚧️
In November, Folks from The Open Table Network and Quest are leading a retreat weekend at St Beuno's, offering folk an opotunity to 'explore their true selves in their relationship with God'.
🔗 www.beunos.com/retreat/lgbt...
In November, Folks from The Open Table Network and Quest are leading a retreat weekend at St Beuno's, offering folk an opotunity to 'explore their true selves in their relationship with God'.
🔗 www.beunos.com/retreat/lgbt...
In case you missed it this is coverage from ITV News of the global participation of LGBT Catholics in the Jubilee as Pilgrims of Hope. Keep an eye out for the final shot of a Quest T-shirt (unfortunately with our old web address! Find our new one via Linktree in our bio)
www.itv.com/watch/news/h...
www.itv.com/watch/news/h...
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September 9, 2025 at 11:41 AM
In case you missed it this is coverage from ITV News of the global participation of LGBT Catholics in the Jubilee as Pilgrims of Hope. Keep an eye out for the final shot of a Quest T-shirt (unfortunately with our old web address! Find our new one via Linktree in our bio)
www.itv.com/watch/news/h...
www.itv.com/watch/news/h...
A wonderful picture of the Chiesa Del Gesù filled on Friday evening by LGBTQ Catholics from around the world including members of Quest and LGBT Catholics Westminster.
An immense, standing-room-only crowd of perhaps 1,200 people at the Prayer Service for LGBTQ Catholics at the Church of the Gesù in Rome tonight! We gathered in preparation for tomorrow's Mass at the Gesù and procession through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica.
Photo: Tiziano Fani Braga
Photo: Tiziano Fani Braga
September 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
A wonderful picture of the Chiesa Del Gesù filled on Friday evening by LGBTQ Catholics from around the world including members of Quest and LGBT Catholics Westminster.
Quest amongst the 1000+ LGBTQ Catholics their families and friends going through the Holy Door at St Peter’s for this special Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope.
September 6, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Quest amongst the 1000+ LGBTQ Catholics their families and friends going through the Holy Door at St Peter’s for this special Jubilee Pilgrimage of Hope.
Over a thousand pilgrims, LGBTQ people, their families and friends, from all over the world, packed into the beautiful Jesuit Church, Chiesa del Gesù, last night for a joyous and moving prayer vigil.
It was organised by La Tenda di Gionata in partnership with GNRC.
It was organised by La Tenda di Gionata in partnership with GNRC.
September 6, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Over a thousand pilgrims, LGBTQ people, their families and friends, from all over the world, packed into the beautiful Jesuit Church, Chiesa del Gesù, last night for a joyous and moving prayer vigil.
It was organised by La Tenda di Gionata in partnership with GNRC.
It was organised by La Tenda di Gionata in partnership with GNRC.
Quest is part of a worldwide family of LGBT Catholic groups meeting this weekend in Madrid at the 5th Assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics.
August 24, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Quest is part of a worldwide family of LGBT Catholic groups meeting this weekend in Madrid at the 5th Assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics.
Quest is part of a worldwide family of LGBT Catholic groups meeting this weekend in Madrid. The Spanish newspaper El Diario reports on the 5th Assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics.
www.eldiario.es/sociedad/cre...
www.eldiario.es/sociedad/cre...
“Cualquier creyente debería defender los derechos del colectivo”: cristianos LGTBI+ de todo el mundo alzan la voz en Madrid
España acoge la Asamblea Mundial de la Red Global de Católicos ArcoIris, que abrirá sus puertas a los fieles LGTBI+ de todo el cristianismo; está previsto que el cardenal Cobo se dirija al colectivo, ...
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August 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Quest is part of a worldwide family of LGBT Catholic groups meeting this weekend in Madrid. The Spanish newspaper El Diario reports on the 5th Assembly of the Global Network of Rainbow Catholics.
www.eldiario.es/sociedad/cre...
www.eldiario.es/sociedad/cre...
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I lived through a Catholic environment designed to ensure I wouldn't be trans. ✝️🏳️⚧️ Studying this world led me to identify Two Errors Catholics Make About Gender:
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open.substack.com/pub/maxwellk...
Two Errors Catholics Make About Gender
When it comes to transphobia, I have experienced a little bit of everything.
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August 15, 2025 at 12:24 PM
I lived through a Catholic environment designed to ensure I wouldn't be trans. ✝️🏳️⚧️ Studying this world led me to identify Two Errors Catholics Make About Gender:
open.substack.com/pub/maxwellk...
open.substack.com/pub/maxwellk...
Part of a very long tradition of LGBT+ retreats, initially led by and still hosted by, the Jesuits in North Wales.
'GOD IS for us a refuge and strength, an ever-present help in time of distress.' - Psalm 46
#LGBTQ+ #Christian retreat weekend 7-9 November in North Wales led by the Open Table Network in partnership with Quest for LGBT+ Catholics and St Beuno's Spirituality Centre. READ MORE: bit.ly/BeunosRetreat25
#LGBTQ+ #Christian retreat weekend 7-9 November in North Wales led by the Open Table Network in partnership with Quest for LGBT+ Catholics and St Beuno's Spirituality Centre. READ MORE: bit.ly/BeunosRetreat25
August 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Part of a very long tradition of LGBT+ retreats, initially led by and still hosted by, the Jesuits in North Wales.