Category Archives: News and Stories

Second Annual Baccalaureate Mass Held At Dignity/Washington

The May 12th (2013) Sunday Mass at Dignity/Washington celebrated the happy conjunction of the Ascension of Our Lord, Mother’s Day and a Baccalaureate Mass for those young adults nearing the end of their academic year.  Advance notice to the community … Continue reading

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Country Western Spring Fling Has Dignity/Washington Stomping

The Dignity/Washington community was treated to a superb evening through the generous efforts and hospitality of member Mike Malik at his home near Logan Circle on Saturday, April 20.  The neighborhood resounded with the music of Country Western instructor and … Continue reading

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Farewell Mass for Dignity/Washington Presider/Member

Sunday, April 14, 2013 Father Joseph Palacios was presider and homilist at a Farewell Mass with Dignity/Washington held at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church.  Many of his friends and associates in his multi-faceted ministry to the DC area LGBT community participated … Continue reading

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Dignity/Washington Presence at US Supreme Court Rallies

Several members of Dignity/Washington had the honor to be present at the very large demonstrations (by Supreme Court case standards) in support of same sex marriage rights at the U. S. Supreme Court on the 26th and 27th of March.  … Continue reading

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A Grand Feast In Honor of Saint Joseph

The origin of Saint Joseph’s Day as an Italian festival is simple yet a testimony to an ancient and abiding devotion. According to legend, there was a severe drought in Sicily around 1268 and the people prayed to St. Joseph, … Continue reading

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Dignity/Washington Board Gathers For A Retreat and Planning

The Dignity/Washington Board along with several community members participated in a weekend retreat and planning session held February 15 to 17 at the Bon Secours Retreat and Conference Center in Marriottsville, Maryland.  Formerly of the Center and currently the Pastoral … Continue reading

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Defenders Annual Liturgy

The Defenders presented donations of $500 to Damien Ministries, $500 to Brother Help Thyself and $500 to Dignity/Washington shortly after their annual Mass during the weekend of Mid-Atlantic Leather (MAL), January 12, 2013.

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Dignity Washington Celebrates Capital Pride 2012

Dignity/Washington members gathered on a beautiful summer day in June to celebrate Capital Pride 2012. In honor of the chapter’s 40th Anniversary, more than 40 chapter members carried a rainbow “chapel” under a an arched rainbow throughout the several-mile parade. … Continue reading

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Dignity/Washington Affirms that “It Gets Better” With Their YouTube Video

For several months Dignity/Washington members had been quietly discussing a community response to the alarming rise in bullying in schools across the nation.  Finally the idea crystallized that a YouTube “It Gets Better” video could be produced from the personal … Continue reading

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