2013 Newsletters – VOICES FOR JUSTICE

The Fortunate Families newsletter is published 8 to 10 times yearly. It includes up-to-date news concerning lesbian and gay Catholics and their parents, thought-provoking articles, stories from parents and others, and a calendar of events.

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May 2013 (PDF)

• Message from Fortunate Families Leadership p. 1
• If Cardinal Dolan Is Serious About Welcoming Gays p. 2
• A Catholic Open and Affirming Parish p. 4
• Parents Share Hope in Pleasanton p. 5
• We Embrace Everyone p. 6
• Transfiguration p. 7
• Upcoming Events & Words to Ponder p. 7

April 2013 (PDF)

• Message from Fortunate Families Leadership p. 1
• Mom Hugs p. 3
• Right Place, Right Time p. 4
• One Mother Speaks Out p. 5
• Updates from the Field p. 5
• Words to Ponder & Upcoming Events p. 6
• News Roundup p. 6

March 2013 (PDF)

• Message from Fortunate Families Leadership
• Being a Pilgrim
• Starting an LGBT Ministry at your Parish
• Updates from the Field
• Words to Ponder & Upcoming Events
• News Roundup

Feb 2013 (PDF)

• Message from Fortunate Families Leadership
• We Welcome, Support, and Affirm: Why a Parish LGBT Group is Important
• Why Church Disdain for Gay Marriage is Dead Wrong
• On Being Editor
• Words to Ponder & Upcoming Events
• News Roundup

 Jan 2013 (PDF)

• Message from Fortunate Families Leadership 
• Listening Parent Doris Hand Affirms Positive Actions with Her Words
• Making Families Whole Again
• Treasures of the Catholic Church
• Fortunate Families Awarded Grant
• Words to Ponder & Upcoming Events
• News Roundup