Marianne Duddy-Burke

Marianne Duddy-Burke is the executive director of DignityUSA, which represents the majority of U.S. Catholics who support justice, equality, and full inclusion of LGBTQI people in the church and society. Founded in 1969, DignityUSA has long worked for equal access for all to the church's sacraments.

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A monstrance holding the Blessed Sacrament for eucharistic adoration is seen at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception March 11 in Washington. (CNS/Tyler Orsburn)

What makes our bishops think they own the Eucharist?

Commentary: The impending debate at the U.S. bishops' conference could have significant implications for many high-profile Catholics. However, the institutionalization of the Eucharist affects the spiritual health of millions of Catholics every single day.

The U.S. Capitol is reflected on an ambulance July 16, 2020, in Washington. (CNS/Tom Brenner, Reuters)

Catholic bishops opposed a suicide prevention hotline. Why?

Commentary: The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has hit a stomach-churning new low. Bishops were willing to prevent help being made available to millions of Americans because that help extended to LGBTQ people.

Nickie Valdez at a DignityUSA conference in April 2014 (Mary Kaye Radtke)

Nickie Valdez, pioneering Catholic lesbian advocate, inspired a diverse community

Appreciation: Nickie Valdez died Dec. 25 at her home in San Antonio at the age of 80. She was passionate about making a home within the Catholic Church for LGBTQI people.

Catholic officials trampling on employees' free speech is disturbing

Commentary: We've seen an alarming increase in the firing or intimidation of people in same-sex marriages who are employed by Catholic institutions. However, a new story has chilling implications. 

The movement for women's equality in the church cannot be stopped

Speakers at the recent Voices of Faith event articulated what is true for millions: We will no longer spend our valuable time waiting patiently for changes in imperialistic church policies that dehumanize and endanger women.

Two same-sex partners exchange wedding bands during a 2017 ceremony at the civil registry office in Munich. (CNS/EPA/Marc Mueller)

Cardinal's words on same-sex blessings show church's broader dilemma

German Cardinal Reinhard Marx seems to recognize that the church is failing many. But his case-by-case approach only reinforces the church's inability to fully embrace LGBTQI people.

Kick-starting a new Catholic conversation

Commentary: The sorry state of the Catholic conversation about same-sex love prompts us to make a proposal. If we hope to move the discussion in a justice-seeking direction, we need a new approach. 

Catholic schools' contracts are unfair to LGBT community

 

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