2009 Newsletters
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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- Words to ponder
- 65 million reasons to be thankful: Bishops struggling to promote their narrow vision of marriage – Nicole Sotelo
- Dear bishop … continued
- A step toward ‘a more perfect union’ – Deb Price
- Remarkable people, powerful stories – Jackie Frett
- Catholic LGBT ministries address a particular need–Often with the involvement of PFLAG parents – Jerry Furlong
- Words to ponder
- Readers write to Bishops about USCCB draft of marriage pastoral
- Dear Bishop… (excerpts)
- Words to ponder
- More Listening Parents added to Network
- A Father’s Day Gift–for a Mother – Mary-Ellen Mohring
- Other people’s judgments – John Corvino
- Always and everywhere? – John Corvino
- Blessings!!! – Terri & Rich Dalke
- Family Day 2009 Proclamation – Barack Obama
- Suggestions for Assessing Gay and Lesbian Related Legislation – Casey & Mary Ellen Lopata
- Fortunate Families Board realignment
- Words to ponder
- Being a Listening Parent–Cheryl Restaino
- Catholics Embracing the Gay Community–Marianne Bosch
- Same-sex marriage and naked political calculations–Saqib Ali Maryland House of Delegates member
- An insight into the Blessed Mother–Patty Kean
- Gay Marriage and the Constitution–David Boies
- Insufficient evidence that sexual orientation change efforts work, says APA–APA PRESS RELEASE, August 5, 2009
- Signs point to a gay-friendly Sotomayor–Deb Price
- Words to ponder
- Fortunate Families farewell and welcome
- Dusty feet disciples from Deb Word
- What do you think Jesus?–Deacon Al Symonanis
- Parents of homosexuals speak in Catholic High Schools in Cleveland Diocese–Ann Hoenigman
- “A bruised reed he will not break, and a smoldering wick he will not snuff out…” (Isaiah 42:3)–Steve Balog
- Four times in two weeks: A reflection–Special to Fortunate Families by Fr. Paul Poupard
- Words to ponder
- Listening Parents Network update
- Priest supports Memphis non-discrimination bill–Valentine Handwerker
- For gay couples, married matters–Stephen Smith
- Souter proves a gay rights surprise–Deb Price
- Speaking up–Shirley Newman
- Read page 36. They just cut Prop 8 to the bone.–Seneca Doane
- Gay penguin dads in German zoo hatch their first chick–Lindsay Barnett
- Words to ponder
- Listening Parents Network to expand
- Story of a Listening Parent–Joan Abele
- Hoping for a warmer Mother’s Day–John Corvino
- Gathering storm–John Corvino
- This won’t happen again!–Jackie Frett
- Welcome to the (potluck) banquet–Deb Word
- Good Friday–Jennifer Venasco
- Words to ponder
- Did you know…??
- marriage has already been redefined.
- More did you know…??
- Ousted flight nurse proves gays don’t hurt morale–Deb Price
- Words to ponder
- Listening Parents Network – how it’s going–Casey Lopata
- Strategies for Making Gay and Lesbian People and their Families Feel Welcome in Your Parish
- Redefining Marriage? Or Expanding It?–John Corvino
- The Transgender Child—by Stephanie Brill and Rachel Pepper–book review by Joni Watke Stacy
- Play Nice Folks–James Kirchick
- Always Our Children–Bulletin insert from Notre Dame Parish, Clarendon Hills, IL
- Words to ponder
- Fortunate Families Listening Parents Network– How it came about and how you can help–Casey Lopata
- A Prayer for the Nation and Our Next President, Barack Obama–The Rt. Rev. V. Gene Robinson
- Gene Robinson’s scary prayer–John Corvino
- Letter to His Eminence–Members of Steering Committee St. Matthew Comunidad
- Excerpt: White House website Civil Rights page
- Will new GOP chairman reach out to gays?–Deb Price
- Words to ponder
- Fortunate Families announces new support for parents of gay children
- Vatican opposition to U.N declaration to decriminalize homosexuality–Casey Lopata
- Excerpt from DignityUSA 12-8-08 Press Release: Gay Catholics & Allies Protest Vatican Opposition to Decriminalizing Homosexuality
- DignityUSA/New Ways Ministry/Call To Action joint statement 12-8-08
- Text of the U.N. declaration Holy See response to the Declaration On Sexual Orientation delivered Dec. 18 to the U.N General Assembly
- Dec. 11, 2008 Letter fromPatrick J. Vera H. Nugent to their Bishop (with permission)
- Americans embrace gayfriendly proposals–Deb Price
- Finding our place–Jackie Frett
- Research Links Poor Health Of LGB Youth To Family Rejection
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