An updated (2006) statement by the USCCB on the ministry to persons with same-sex attraction.
A Statement from Catholic Bishops on Protecting LGBT Youth
LGBT+ inclusion statement from the Tyler Clementi Foundation, whose mission is to end online and offline bullying in schools, workplaces, and faith communities, and signed by Bishop Alberto Rojas.
Videos
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops initial (1997) statement about the pastoral care of gay, lesbian, trangender and bisexual individuals.
A nonprofit organization founded in 1998 focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning youth. In crisis? Call 866-488-7386.
National LGBT organization’s religion (including Catholic) and faith resources.
A Catholic LGBT faith group
BOOKS
Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter Into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity by James Martin, SJ
What the Bible Really Says about Homosexuality by Daniel Helminiak
God's Works Revealed: Spirituality, Theology, and Social Justice for Gay, Lesbian, and Bisexual Catholics
by Sam Albano
Setting the Table: Preparing Catholic Parishes to Welcome Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender People and Their Families
by James Schexnayder
Coming Out to Parents: A Two-Way Survival Guide for Lesbian Women and Gay Men and Their Parents
by Mary Borhek
Fortunate Families: Catholic Families with Lesbian Daughters and Gay Sons
by Mary Ellen Lopata
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