LGBTQ Catholic Ministry: Past and Present

by Jason Steidl, James Martin (Foreword)

The author has spoken with countless Catholics who are passionate about LGBTQ ministry but feel stymied by a lack of resources. Fr. Martin's book, Building a Bridge, is a helpful conversation starter, but what does community and pastoral care look like in the real world? How do ministers navigate the complexities of church teaching and institutions?



Sometimes, the history of these relationships is hard to recount. The church's mistreatment of LGBTQ Catholics is heartbreaking. Nevertheless, this painful history opens up to hope for the future. LGBTQ Catholics and their allies are tenacious. Decades of ministry provide a vision for what is possible in communities committed to justice and mercy. This book will amplify their stories to inspire LGBTQ people and allies today.
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Genres: LGBT, Christianity

224 pages, Paperback

Published December 14, 2022

Reviews

[Alexandra · Rating 4 out of 5]

I truly appreciated this look at the history of queer ministry in the Catholic Church--I had no idea there was an active movement dating back to the 1940s. This feels like part 1, however--I wish there was more coverage of parishes and ministries outside NYC, and I look forward to the author's future works!