Tag Archives: Catholics Washington DC

Dignity Rocks 2015 Capital Pride Parade

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington rocked the Capital Pride parade with a float decked out in colors of the Gay flag. Add to that a spirited music soundtrack that featured “Salve Regina” and “I will follow him” from Sister Act and “Like a Prayer” … Continue reading →

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Laudato Si’: Encyclical on the Environment

Posted on June 18, 2015 by Jon Strickland

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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Let Us Welcome the Newly Baptized

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Jon Strickland

On the Sunday after Easter, April 12, Dignity/Washington was pleased to welcome into the community of the Catholic faith Luna Isabella, the infant daughter of proud parents Joana and Leti. Please accept our warm congratulations and assurances of our community’s … Continue reading →

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Dignity/Washington at Supreme Court Rally

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Members of Dignity/Washington joined other LGBT groups to rally for marriage equality at the Supreme Court on April 28, the day the court heard arguments in the case that could bring marriage equality to all states in the United States. … Continue reading →

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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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Queer Catholic Faith Webinar On Diversity April 7

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Jon Strickland

On April 7, 9 PM Eastern DignityUSA will host a Queer Catholic Faith (QCF) webinar. We’re dedicating this QCF to an important discussion on how to inspire true diversity in our chapters and communities. We all desire greater diversity, we … Continue reading →

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An Inspirational Evening with Bishop Gene Robinson

Posted on March 23, 2015 by Jon Strickland

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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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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Roy Bourgeois On Peace, Justice, and Equality

Posted on February 11, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Peace, Justice, and Equality Journeys Join Dignity/Washington on February 28, 3:00 PM at the Dignity Center for a lecture by Roy Bourgeois. Roy served four years in the military and received the Purple Heart medal in Vietnam. He is the … Continue reading →

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