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Part-Time Communications Coordinator Wanted

The Dignity/Washington Board of Directors is seeking to hire a paid, part-time Communications Coordinator to promote public awareness of Dignity/Washington and its mission. The Communications Coordinator will focus on promoting current and upcoming activities (as well as reporting on recent … Continue reading

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Mark Your Calendar: 44th Anniversary Dinner

On Saturday evening, October 1, the Dignity/Washington community will gather for our 44th anniversary dinner. This is a potluck event, so please bring your best and most mouth-watering dish for the community to share. Tickets will be sold beginning Sunday, … Continue reading

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Listen to D/W President Vin Testa on LGBT Radio

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

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

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

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

On Wednesday night, June 15, Dignity/Washington organized an interfaith vigil to mourn those murdered at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando. An estimated 2,000 people gathered in Dupont Circle to hear reflections and prayers from about 20 leaders of various faith traditions … Continue reading

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Join Dignity/Washington for Capital Pride June 11 and 12

Dignity/Washington will participate in the 2016 Capital Pride Parade and Festival. Make plans to march with us! We will have a float again this year. Capital Pride Parade on Saturday June 11 Meet on 22nd street between N and P … Continue reading

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Join The Capital Pride Planning Committee

The Capital Pride Planning Committee has been formed, and we are looking for members/volunteers to assist us with planning and implementing Dignity/Washington’s participation in the parade and festival. The Capital Pride Parade is Saturday, June 11. Dignity/Washington will meet on … Continue reading

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Register for DignityUSA’s Young Adult Retreat

DignityUSA’s Young Adult Caucus (DYAC) will gather in Chicago July 29 – 31 for a retreat to continue the community they have built over recent years. These young adults are the future of Dignity and they aim to gather in … Continue reading

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