Category Archives: News Archive

Dignity Celebrates Paschal Triduum with Solemnity and Joy

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Holy Thursday   Dignity Washington celebrated an ecumenical service with St. Margaret’s Episcopal church. Fr. Jeff co-celebrated Eucharist with Rev. Kym Lucas, Rector of St. Margaret’s Church. The liturgy began with a wonderful agape meal prepared by St. Margaret’s parishioners. … Continue reading →

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Gay Passion of Christ Envisioned in Art

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Kittredge Cherry writes about her new book “The Passion of Christ: a Gay Vision” which is based on the controversial paintings of New York artist Doug Blanchard in the HuffingtonPost. Blanchard re-imagines Christ’s passion set in the 21st century with … Continue reading →

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Holy Week Schedule

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Jon Strickland

See list below for Dignity/Washington services during Holy Week 2015. We welcome all who share and respect our beliefs in the sacramental nature of the Eucharist to participate fully in Holy Communion. If you plan to attend any Dignity/Washington event … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Simple Suppers During Lent

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Catholicism: A Journey to the Heart of Faith Join us every Tuesday during Lent beginning February 24th 6:30-9:00 PM at the Dignity Center 721 8th Street, SE, Washington, DC Session I (2/24): Amazed and Afraid. The revelation of God becoming … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Gay Jesuit

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Jon Strickland

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 Featured in The Advocate

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington was featured prominently in an article in The Advocate on the “Queerest Cities in America”. Washington DC came in at number 14 on the list. Check out the complete list here: Queerest Cities in America  

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Advent Calendar 2014

Posted on December 17, 2014 by Jon Strickland

Online Advent Calendar gives inspiration throughout the season of Advent.   Online Advent Calendar  

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Fr. Jim Smith on Catholic Worker Justice Nov. 15

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Jon Strickland

  On Saturday November 15 Father Jim Smith will present on Catholic Worker Justice— a look at the recent firings of LGBT Catholic teachers, organists, and administrators, and the new homophobic contracts that are now mandatory for job renewal in … Continue reading →

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Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Jon Strickland

A document published after the first week of the Extraordinary Synod of Bishops on the Family demonstrated a more open and accepting tone toward Gay and Lesbian Catholics. The news was picked up by the local ABC station in Washington, … Continue reading →

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LGBT Elders Coming of Age: Join Us on October 18

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Jon Strickland

Join Dignity/Washington on October 18th, 3:30 PM at the Dignity Center, 721 8th Street, SE Washington, DC, for a presentation on “LGBT Elders Coming of Age” by Dr. Imani Woody. Dr. Woody is the founding director and CEO of Mary’s … Continue reading →

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