Grace on the Margins

Columnist Jamie Manson writes about issues of equality in the church, particularly those that affect women and LGBTQ individuals.

Looking back and moving forward

by Jamie Manson

Sep 29, 2020

Grace on the Margins: Twelve years ago, I wrote my first column in NCR. As I move on to a new position in activism, I'm grateful for my devoted readers through those years.

Catholic women still don't have suffrage in their church

by Jamie Manson

Aug 25, 2020

Grace on the Margins: The arguments used against suffrage 100 years ago sound eerily similar to the Catholic hierarchy's justifications for barring women's decision-making power and women's ordination.

AOC embraces reproductive justice, and other Catholics should, too

by Jamie Manson

Aug 18, 2020

Grace on the Margins: Twenty-six years ago, a coalition of Black women developed a comprehensive ethic of care that includes the right to abortion. It has some striking overlaps with parts of Catholic social teaching.

Progressive millennials offer the church much hope and promise

by Jamie Manson

Aug 4, 2020

Grace on the Margins: For All Who Hunger: Searching for Communion in a Shattered World, is an inspiring answer to the question I have been getting for over a decade: Why aren't young people interested in the church?

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Looking back and moving forward

Catholic women still don't have suffrage in their church

AOC embraces reproductive justice, and other Catholics should, too

Progressive millennials offer the church much hope and promise

Little Sisters of the Poor are the wealthy right wing's perfect avatar

After the Supreme Court's latest decision, who would want to work in a church?

We need to talk about David Haas

Dear Archbishop Viganò: You're right, a cosmic battle is upon us

We all must say 'Black Lives Matter'

Men dominated Jane Roe the way they dominate abortion rights

Are 'Weird Christians' really 'punk,' or just elitist?

New Netflix documentary shows the sacramentality of same-sex relationships

On a call with President Trump, Cardinal Dolan reveals his true colors

In Bridgeport, a microcosm of COVID-19's impact on America's poorest

A tale of two Pope Francises

You don't have to believe in God to witness a crucifixion this week

'Tiger King' reveals symptoms of our own soul sickness

The cult of Trump now threatens us all

With callous timing, Detroit bishops bar LGBTQ group from Catholic grounds

UN report blasts religions' overreach, and the Holy See is not amused

The church's treatment of LGBTQ people is killing its future

No, Jean Vanier is not 'like all of us'

In 'Querida Amazonia,' Francis' sacramental imagination stops short of women

Bishop ups the ante on anti-LGBTQI stance

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