Category Archives: News and Stories

Save the Date – Iona Services

Samantha Henson, LICSW, is the Senior Manager of Information, Referral and Resources and Community Outreach Coordinator for Iona Senior Services – the lead agency on aging in Wards 2 and 3. Iona has programs and services for older adults and … Continue reading

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Capital Pride 2024

Although Capital Pride is still a few months away, planning for it has already begun. The Capital Pride Committee has announced the theme for this year as “Totally Radical” and in response, Dignity Washington has a working theme of “LGBT … Continue reading

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Next Steps in the Synodal Journey

In preparation for the Synod on Synodality’s conclusion this October, New Ways Ministry is hosting a “Conversations in the Spirit” gathering for LGBTQ+ people and allies. All are invited to participate on Thursday, March 21, from 7:30- 9pm. Last October, … Continue reading

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WATERritual on March 26

The Women’s Alliance for Theology, Ethics and Ritual (WATER) invites you and your networks to join them for their upcoming monthly program “Pray with Us to Welcome Spring Renewal” on Zoom, Tuesday, March 26, at 7:30pm with Diann Neu and … Continue reading

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“Fiducia Supplicans” — Small, Important Step to LGBTQ+ Visibility

For Franciscan Fr Daniel Horan, Fiducia Supplicans, the Vatican’s declaration allowing blessings of same-gender couples, is a small, but important step towards LGBTQ+ visibility in the church. Fr Horan, a theologian and columnist for the National Catholic Reporter, acknowledges that … Continue reading

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DignityUSA’s Virtual Gathering — Saturday, March 16

Join DignityUSA’s Virtual Gathering, Saturday, March 16. The time to register is growing short. Our Lenten-themed gathering focuses on the Divine assurance “I shall be their God and they shall be my people.” In addition to rich prayer experiences and … Continue reading

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Getting to Know Rory Hytrek

In the second article in a series, Jim Lindsay interviews another Dignity Washington Member for you to get to know better. This time, the person is Rory Hytrek who had served on the Board of Directors and is more visibly … Continue reading

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Pope Francis Denounces Gender Ideology

Dateline: 01 March 2024 — Addressing participants in the international Symposium “Man-Woman: Image of God,” Pope Francis described so-called gender ideology as the “ugliest danger” of our time, because it cancels out the differences that define humanity. Pope Francis, on … Continue reading

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St Joseph’s Day Dinner: What and Why

The Church traditionally dedicates the month of March to the special veneration of St Joseph. “He was chosen by the eternal Father as the trustworthy guardian and protector of his greatest treasures, namely, his divine Son and Mary, Joseph’s wife,” … Continue reading

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Synod Listening Session

In preparation for the second Assembly of the Synod on Synodality, set for October 2024, the Vatican is again inviting input from the universal church and beyond. DignityUSA will hold Listening Sessions focused on the current questions of how we … Continue reading

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