Tag Archives: LGBT Catholics

Celebrate Mardi Gras with Dignity/Washington

Posted on January 3, 2016 by Jon Strickland

Celebrate Fat Tuesday with Dignity/Washington! We’ll make pancakes and have other food to enjoy before the season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. All are invited to attend the Young Adult Group’s annual Mardi Gras Party at the Dignity Center … Continue reading →

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Dignity Stands Against Church Gay Employee Firing

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Jon Strickland

On Sunday January 10, DignityUSA and Dignity/Washington organized a peaceful witness to stand up to a local firing of a parish employee after the Archdiocese of Washington found out he had married his husband. Jeffrey Higgins, the cantor at Mother … Continue reading →

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Advent, Christmas, New Years Schedule

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Jon Strickland

All are welcome to join Dignity/Washington and Dignity/Northern Virginia for this year’s Advent, Christmas, New Year’s, and Epiphany Masses. Tuesdays during Advent, Dignity/Washington will have supper and scripture studies on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM at the Dignity Center. – … Continue reading →

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Dignity/Washington Celebrates Advent

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Jon Strickland

This year for Advent, we at D/W are poised and ready: “Awaiting the Promise” of Jesus in our world and in our hearts. The Liturgy Committee chose “Awaiting the Promise” as D/W’s Advent theme because we thought it best expressed … Continue reading →

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Job Announcement: Communications Coordinator (part-time)

Posted on November 19, 2015 by Jon Strickland

The Dignity/Washington Board of Directors announces that it is seeking 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 … Continue reading →

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Dignity/Washington Annual Meeting

Posted on November 18, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington held its Annual Meeting on Sunday, November 15. A terrific meal immediately before the Meeting, prepared and served by members of the Board, created a time for sharing and community building. Reports from Treasurer Jake Hudson highlighted the financial … Continue reading →

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LGBT Catholics Longing for Acceptance and Worship

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Follow the link below to view a Scripps Howard Foundation video on Dignity/Washington’s LGBT community and its weekly worship at St. Margaret’s Church. LGBT Catholics Seek Acceptance; Worship Outside the Church

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Dignity Washington Celebrates 43 Years!

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Jon Strickland

On October 17th Dignity/Washington’s Center resounded with the festivities surrounding its 43rd anniversary. The evening celebration included a Silent Auction, a pot-luck dinner, live entertainment, and the presentation of this year’s Community Service Awards. The President’s Award went to Henry … Continue reading →

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It’s Wuerl’s World by Vin Testa

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Dignity/Washington’s Vice President Vin Testa recently published an article in the Huffington Post about Dignity/Washington’s mission and weekly Eucharist. Click on the link below to read the full article. It’s Wuerl’s World, We’re Just Living in It

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John McNeill, Gay Theologian Dies

Posted on October 5, 2015 by Jon Strickland

Over the years John McNeill and his husband Charles Chiarelli were frequent visitors to Dignity/Washington. Often in conjunction with his book signings or for Capital Pride weekends, John would be a guest presenter at the community’s Sunday Mass or at … Continue reading →

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