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Pentecost – Sunday, May 19

Pentecost will be celebrated on May 19th. The word has its roots in the Greek word ‘pentecoste,’ meaning ‘50th day.’ Pentecost, marking the beginning of the Christian church’s mission into the world, is a major festival within the Christian church … Continue reading

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Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord, May 12

The Ascension of the Lord took place 40 days after Easter, which this year, is celebrated on Ascension Thursday, May 9. In most dioceses in the Unites States, though, the celebration of this solemnity and holy day of obligation is … Continue reading

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Synod Cardinals Offer Mixed Response on “Fiducia Supplicans”

The Vatican declaration, Fiducia Supplicans, that permitted blessing same-gender relationships has been at the center of Catholic LGBTQ+ discourse for many weeks. In April, Dignitas Infinita was released with its condemnatory approach to gender identity issues and unleashed a brand … Continue reading

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Nights OUT with the NATS – Thursday, June 6, 6:45

Tickets for the 19th Annual Night OUT presented by Team DC will go on sale next Sunday, May 12, after Mass for $35 each. Join the LGBTQ+ community in celebrating Pride at Nationals Park when the Washington Nationals play the … Continue reading

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Outreach Conference 2024 (Georgetown, August 2–4, 2024)

Outreach, an LGBTQ Catholic Resource organization, will convene its third annual conference at Georgetown University on August 2–4, 2024. Several Dignity Washington and DignityUSA members participated in the 2022 and 2023 conferences held in New York City. This year’s conference … Continue reading

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Dignity USA Young Adults Meet in Washington, DC

Over the weekend of April 12 through 14, a group of young adults of Dignity USA came together in Washington, DC. The weekend was a reunion for several of the youth pilgrims who attended the Papal Youth Day year in … Continue reading

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Stories to Honor Women’s History Month

StoryCorps is committed to the idea that everyone has an important story to tell and that everyone’s story matters. Their mission: to help us believe in each other by illuminating the humanity and possibility in us all — one story … Continue reading

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Capital Pride 2024

Although Capital Pride is still a few months away, planning for it has already begun. The Capital Pride Committee has announced the theme for this year as “Totally Radical” and in response, Dignity Washington has a working theme of “LGBT … Continue reading

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Next Steps in the Synodal Journey

In preparation for the Synod on Synodality’s conclusion this October, New Ways Ministry is hosting a “Conversations in the Spirit” gathering for LGBTQ+ people and allies. All are invited to participate on Thursday, March 21, from 7:30- 9pm. Last October, … Continue reading

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WATERritual on March 26

The Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) invites you and your networks to join them for their upcoming monthly program “Pray with Us to Welcome Spring Renewal” on Zoom, Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30pm with Diann Neu and … Continue reading

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