Surf these sites: A Catholic Mother Looks at the Gay Child -- Gays and lesbians, no matter what your religion this book is great for "coming out". Both informative and supportive, dispelling negative religious myths. Archdiocese of Los Angeles Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics -- Section of the official Web site of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles with the mission statement of its Ministry with Lesbian and Gay Catholics. Links to two positive articles from The Tidings, the Archdiocesan newspaper. Bibliography of Religion and Spirituality -- This is an extensive bibilography compiled by the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Round Table of the American Library Association. No links, just a list of books, but seems quite comprehensive. Calendar of Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Saints -- Gaydar at work in the liturgical calendar! Check to see if your gaydar beeps when you read the profiles of these saints. Cardinal Ratzinger Fan Club -- Tongue-in-cheek "tribute" to the head of the Vatican''s Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, includes chronology of his actions affecting gay and lesbian Catholics, humorous poll, visitor participation features. Congregation of St. John Bosco -- This is a site for a religious order in the Catholic tradition but outside the Catholic Church. Little information on where it is, who is involved, what they do, although there is an online form to sign up for entry. Courage -- Support group for men and women with homosexual inclinations, dedicated to attaining chastity, in accord with the magisterium''s teaching on homosexuality. 12-step model. Gateway Monastery -- Traditional monastery for gay men practicing meditation and contemplative prayer in Northern California. Not part of the Roman Catholic Church. Gay and Lesbian Catholicism -- Easy-to-read list of links, each with a concise description, of various documents, addresses, news articles and other resources on various issues confronting gay and lesbian Catholics. A good reference site. Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Catholic Handbook -- Encyclopedic. This site has just about any resource you could want. It will take some patience to go through, however, because it is all on one long page. Could use some updating as well. A good place to start exploring issues and answers. Mixed Blessings: Organized Religion and Gay and Lesbian Americans in 1998 -- You can download a PDF file of the Human Rights Campaign''s report on attitudes toward gays and lesbians in the nine largest U.S. Christian churches, including the Catholic Church, and the four movements of Judaism. Includes a summary statement. National Catholic Reporter -- "Liberal" Catholic weekly with news and editorials on current events and issues. Search the site for numerous articles on gay and lesbian Catholics. Natural Bridges -- Although this is not a specifically gay or lesbian site, you can view and purchsse images of saints popular with gays and lesbians: Ss. Sergius and Bacchus, Jonathan and David, St. Joan of Arc, Jesus and the Beloved Disciple, Ss. Perpetua and Felicitas. Even an icon image of Harvey Milk! New Ways Ministry -- New Ways Ministry is a gay-positive ministry of advocacy, justice and reconciliation for lesbian and gay Catholics, families and friends. Site features seminars, retreats, resources, analysis, books, publications and audio tapes. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Chicago -- Parish has an active gay and lesbian ministry. This is where you go to Mass when you''re in Chicago. Saints Sergius and Bacchus Parish - Western Rite Catholic Church,Richmond, Va. -- An open and accepting Old Catholic Church (not Roman Catholic) parish under the jurisdiction of the Western Rite Catholic Church. Gays and lesbians welcome in both the pews and the clergy. Spirituality for Catholic Lesbians -- General personal observations on dealing with adversity; nothing specifically Catholic about it, except that presumably the author is Catholic. St. Bernadette Catholic Church, Severn, Maryland -- Offers a parish ministry called "Reclaim," although it is unclear as to what philosophy it espouses. Link to New Ways Ministry at the parish site indicates hope for positive program, though. St. James Cathedral -- Inner city Catholic parish with outreach to the poor and lonely. St. John the Beloved Parish, Grand Rapids, Mich. -- One of the parishes of the Western Rite Catholic Church in America. Vocations being sought for service in the parishes. The WRCC is an Old Catholic Church, and is a different rite than Roman Catholic. St. Monica Catholic Church, Santa Monica, California -- Welcoming parish includes activities of its Gay and Lesbian Outreach group. St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, New York City -- This Paulist parish has a gay and lesbian outreach group. This is where you go to Mass when you''re in New York. St. Victor Catholic Church, West Hollywood -- Resources for gay and lesbian Catholics: articles and documents, AIDS Memorial Chapel, moderated online forum for those angry or hurt by the Church, archive of messages in gay publications, complete daily liturgical calendar with images of saints, book and movie recommendations. This is where you go to Mass when you''re in Los Angeles.
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