Call To Action Applauds the Vatican for Widening Our Church in Affirming LGBTQIA+ Catholics
On December 18, the Vatican announced that priests may bless same-gender couples. Call To Action celebrates this significant victory for LGBTQIA+ Catholics and others who remain on the margins due to their relationship status. We hope the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will learn from Pope Francis and heed his pastoral message to widen our Church.
Call To Action Pledges Solidarity with the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence
In the wake of the right-wing campaign targeting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, Call To Action’s Vision Council and Anti-Racism Team release a statement in support of the sisters and the LGBTQIA+ community.
U.S. Bishops Condemn Healthcare for Trans, Nonbinary & Intersex Catholics
In the latest blow to trans rights and justice, a doctrinal committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops released a new document forbidding gender-affirming procedures to treat gender dysphoria.
What Does It Mean to Live in a Binary World?
The CTA Maryland chapter co-sponsors an upcoming event on non-binary gender identity.
Catholic Groups Respond to the Death of Pope Benedict XVI
Members of church-reform coalitions worldwide comment on Pope Benedict’s legacy, from queer sexuality to clerical sex abuse.
CTA Community Leaders Present LGBTQ+ Event: “Finding Your Voice”
On Jan. 18, CTA’s Community Leaders will host Dr. Bradley Leger for a presentation on facilitating conversations between LGBTQ+ communities, allies, and church leaders.
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI Leaves Behind a Complicated Legacy
Our statement on the passing of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, the powerful conservative intellectual often embroiled in scandal.
This Advent, You’re Invited to the Table
In collaboration with Fr. Jerry Maynard, CTA will host inclusive, LGBTQ-affirming liturgies each Saturday during Advent.
Response to Dobbs decision: Reproductive justice is a Catholic value
CTA calls on American Catholics to unite to protect pregnant people and others who will face increased threats of violence and criminalization from this decision.
QTPOC Advent liturgy
All CTA members and friends who identify as Queer/Trans*, Black/Brown, Indigenous, Asian-American/Pacific Islander, People of Color are invited to participate in a special virtual Advent liturgy on December 5!
A Queer Catholic love story to follow this Advent
Are you ready for a light-hearted Christmas story that celebrates queer love? Sacred Hearts is a podcast for queer Catholics and their allies.
Breaking: Supreme Court allows Catholic discrimination against LGBTQ families
As Catholics we know that no one — not least parents who want to adopt a child — should be discriminated against because of their gender identity or sexual orientation.
LGBTQ Catholics are sacred
Three new opportunities to connect with fellow LGBTQ Catholics or show your support.
Queer & Trans Led Liturgies
During these ecumenical liturgies held over Zoom, we will reflect on topics including darkness, lament, waiting, resilience, queer joy, and family. We welcome queer and trans folks looking to nourish their spiritualities in a life-giving and alternative way throughout this Advent season.
Toolkit: A People’s Advent for Ordination Justice
Join us on the first Sunday of Advent, November 29th, as we canvas prophetic messages around key Catholic dioceses. How much longer must Catholics wait for the Church to recognize priestly people of all genders?
Vocations Awareness Week: November 1-9
The USCCB has designated November 1-7, 2020 to be National Vocations Awareness Week. Join our friends at Women’s Ordination Conference in calling for a more inclusive celebration of vocations!
Trans lives are sacred: A CTA statement of solidarity with trans communities
We, the members of the Call to Action’s Vision Council, affirm the sacredness of our trans siblings and call our communities to take action against transphobia in all its forms.
Teenagers Take Direct Action at Kennedy Catholic High School
Young people responded, as they have in arenas around the country to all sorts of injustice over the past few years.
CTA Denounces Bishops: “Transgender Catholics deserve a church that will listen”
It is horrifying that the authors of this letter would choose to spend their energy attacking people who already experience marginalization and exclusion in our church.