Category Archives: News and Stories

Laudato Si’: Encyclical on the Environment

Pope Francis takes inspiration from St. Francis of Assisi in his first encyclical, Laudato Si’ or “Praised be”. Get the full text of Pope Francis’s Encyclical Laudato Si’ by clicking the link below. Encyclical Laudato Si

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The Book Club Meets On Thursday Night

The Dignity/Washington Book Club was organized and began to meet in April 2004 at the Dignity Center on Barracks Row, 8th Street Southeast. The book club meets every Thursday at 7:30 PM at the Dignity Center. The next books that … Continue reading

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An Inspirational Evening with Bishop Gene Robinson

Bishop Gene Robinson, the openly gay Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of New Hampshire and a pioneer in the LGBT rights movement, spoke at Dignity/Washington on March 22 after the 6:00 Eucharist.  Gene Robinson  was elected Bishop of his Diocese … Continue reading

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Dignity Washington Movie Night

Dignity Washington hosts movie night on the first and third Mondays of the month. Movies start at 7:30pm at the Dignity Center.

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Confessions of a Gay Jesuit

The article below is the story of how a brave Gay man committed himself to service in the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) and encountered many other closeted Gay men within the Jesuit order. A similar article appeared in the Washington … Continue reading

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Dignity/Washington Welcomes 2015 in Style

Dignity/Washington welcomes 2015 at The Dignity Center   Dignity/Washington hosted a New Year’s Eve dinner at the Dignity Center. The evening began with appetizers and cocktails, followed by a full buffet dinner, and a midnight toast. The Dignity Center Board … Continue reading

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Transgender Spirituality & Ministry

On Saturday December 13th, Dignity Washington was privileged to host a talk on Transgender Spirituality and Ministry by Rev. Allyson D. Robinson, at the Dignity Center. For Rev. Robinson the transition has brought her inner peace, wholeness, and a closer … Continue reading

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Dignity/Washington Turns 42

On Saturday, September 27, Dignity/Washington celebrated its 42nd Anniversary with a potluck dinner, silent auction, and awards. Here is a list of award winners for 2014: Community Service Awards: Martin Witchger, Larry Ranly, Alexei, Stephen Phan & Chip Watts John … Continue reading

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Like Us on Facebook!

  Did you know that Dignity/Washington has a Facebook page? Click on the Facebook icon to the right for quick and easy access to the Facebook page. Like Dignity/Washington on Facebook and receive updates in your News Feed.

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Dignity hosts table at the 17th Street Festival on Sept. 13

A few clouds and some rainy weather did not deter Dignity/Washington members from hosting a table at the 17th Street Festival on September 13th. The festival is a free community event that celebrates the 17th Street Corridor from Riggs Place … Continue reading

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