Dignity USA News
DignityUSA on the Catholic League Empire State Building Controversy
As the centennial of Mother Teresa's birth is marked on August 26, 2010, DignityUSA wishes to clarify its position on the Empire State Building controversy.
AUGUST 29, 2010: TWENTY-SECOND SUNDAY OF THE YEAR
In a recent National Public Radio interview, columnist Maureen Dowd was asked about her writing habits. She mentioned she adheres to a very rigid schedule, writing at the same time, for the same number of hours every day. When the interviewer asked whether she felt inspired to write each time she sat at her computer, Dowd remarked, “My inspiration usually comes only after I start writing. It’s almost never there before.”
SNAP Conference Held in Chicago
“The best year ever” is how David Clohessy, National Director of The Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), described the child protection movement at its annual SNAP conference held July 30-August 1, 2010, in Chicago, Illinois. In 2010, the child abuse scandal arrived on the doorstep of the Vatican with Pope Benedict XVI personally implicated in the coverup. “SNAP has been faithful to its mission: protecting the vulnerable and healing the wounded”, said Clohessy.
Lots to Celebrate in Washington DC at the DignityUSA Convention July 1-4, 2011
The DignityUSA Convention 2011 in Washington DC is shaping up to be a fabulous 4th of July weekend of celebration and substance.
There is a lot to celebrate. We’ll be in the nation’s capital on the eve of one of the truly spectacular 4th of July fireworks displays. What’s more, we’ll be in one of the growing number of jurisdictions in the United States where gay and lesbian couples can be legally married (more about that below).
DignityUSA’s Board of Directors Convene National Leadership Summit
DignityUSA’s Board of Directors has issued an invitation to all Chapters and Affiliates to send a leadership representative to a rare summit of national and local leaders to discern future strategy. The Leadership Summit will be held Friday and Saturday, Oct 1-2, 2010, in St. Louis, MO at the Millennium Hotel. The event begins early Friday evening.
September 2010 Dateline
DignityUSA does something no local community can do—namely, to be our “Voice” of balance to the Roman Catholic Bishops’ crazy teachings regarding sexuality. I think of DignityUSA being similar to a radio station that has been transmitting a message of hope, dignity, and challenge for almost 40 years now. I for one do not want that station to stop broadcasting. Do you?
- DignityUSA’s Board of Directors Convene National Leadership Summit
- A Celebration of Faith and Service
- Lots to Celebrate in Washington DC at the DignityUSA Convention July 1-4, 2011
- All Are Welcome to Witness the Board in Action
- SNAP Conference Held in Chicago
- Online Auction Rescheduled
- Faithful Prophets: God Alive in Every Generation
- A Fortunate Families Gathering
- Catholic GLBT Ministry Survey