Category Archives: News and Stories

Job Opening – Communications Coordinator

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Jon Strickland

Dignity Washington is looking to hire a paid, part-time Communications Coordinator to promote public awareness of Dignity Washington and its mission. Communications will focus on current and upcoming activities (as well as reporting on recent events) to Dignity Washington members, … Continue reading →

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Committee on Aging

Posted on August 21, 2017 by Jon Strickland

Dignity Washington, through the work of its Committee on Aging, offers a variety of services to our brothers and sisters who are aging, ill, and/or in need of special assistance. We depend on our fellow members to keep us informed. … Continue reading →

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Next Steps: Coming Out Discussion Group

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Jon Strickland

Next Steps is in a process of discerning how best to serve the needs of our community. Any thoughts, suggestions, or ideas are greatly appreciated. Please speak to Mike O’Donnell, Jim Sweeney, or Jerry Fath. As a reminder, the Pastoral … Continue reading →

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The Sacrament of Resistance — March 19th

Posted on December 27, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Army Chaplain 1st Lieutenant, and UU Minister the Rev. Chris Antal on The Sacrament of Resistance Resistance is what love looks like in the face of U.S. policies of global military supremacy, “preemptive war” and “defensive strikes” by lethal drones. … Continue reading →

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Dignity Young Adult Caucus Retreat

Posted on August 20, 2016 by Jon Strickland

In the final weekend of July, three current young adult members of Dignity/Washington (Michaela, Keith, and Martín) joined a group of about twenty other LGBTQ young adults from around the country for a retreat in Chicago with the theme “Telling … Continue reading →

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Listen to D/W President Vin Testa on LGBT Radio

Posted on August 3, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington President Vin Testa appeared on 89.3 WPFW’s Inside Out radio show, where he discussed his experience as an LGBT Catholic, as well as Dignity’s role in the D.C. metro area. The link to the archived shows is below. Once … Continue reading →

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Dignity/USA Responds to Pope’s Remarks

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Jon Strickland

LGBT Catholics welcome statement of Pope Francis that the Catholic Church must apologize to gay people; say apology must be followed by concrete actions Boston, MA. June 26, 2016–Leaders of DignityUSA, the organization of LGBTQ Catholics and allies committed … Continue reading →

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Church Should Apologize for Discriminating Against Gays

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Pope Francis said that “Christians and the Roman Catholic Church should seek forgiveness” from Gays. The Pope made the comments while traveling back to Rome from Armenia. Read the whole story at The Huffington Post: Pope Francis Says Church Should … Continue reading →

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Capital Pride 2016

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Capital Pride 2016 was a huge success. Thanks to our Pride planning committee, we had a wonderful float in the Capital Pride Parade on Saturday, June 11, 2016. More than 40 community members and our friends joined us to march … Continue reading →

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Dignity/Washington organizes Interfaith Vigil for Orlando