Grace on the Margins

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

A crucial connection was missed at Amazon synod

by Jamie Manson

Nov 1, 2019

Grace on the Margins: In my time in Rome in October, I frequently heard the synod fathers lament the degrading treatment of the Amazon and the indigenous in the region, particularly women. Yet none of them seemed conscious about the root of all of this suffering: patriarchy itself.

A statue of a pregnant woman is seen in Santa Maria Traspontina Church as part of exhibits on the Amazon region during the Synod of Bishops in Rome Oct. 18. Copies of the statue were stolen from the church and thrown into the Tiber River Oct. 21. (CNS)

Desecration of sacred images demands bolder action from Vatican

by Jamie Manson

Oct 23, 2019

Grace on the Margins: The theft of indigenous statues was profoundly racist and misogynist, and reasserts the white supremacist mentality at the root of the destruction of the Amazon and its peoples.

As US 'nones' increase, we must start asking different questions

by Jamie Manson

Oct 19, 2019

Grace on the Margins: In 2011, a Fordham event examined declining numbers of young adult U.S. Catholics. This week, a Fordham panel on religious disaffiliation discussed the latest trends and stats.

Young intentional community is 'promise of Vatican II' realized

by Jamie Manson

Aug 16, 2019

Grace on the Margins: In less than four years, Benincasa Community has turned a former convent into a home for progressive Catholics, activists and those in need. They have developed a Catholic lay formation program and have attracted dozens of New York City's millennials to their monthly prayer service and luncheon. But their future may be in jeopardy.

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A crucial connection was missed at Amazon synod

Desecration of sacred images demands bolder action from Vatican

As US 'nones' increase, we must start asking different questions

Young intentional community is 'promise of Vatican II' realized

At Benincasa community, a new model for religious life unfolds

New generation emerges at CTSA convention, as theologians play long game

Why does Francis' passion for justice and unity stop short of women?

Young progressive Catholics really do care about the church

Pope Benedict explains things to me

The quick and wondrous radicalization of Lucetta Scaraffia

Why the sex abuse summit accomplished nothing

I got a glimpse of the future of women deacons, and it's troubling

Column: With his treatment of Cardinal Pell, Pope Francis shows his clericalism

So, what are 'deep-seated homosexual tendencies' anyway?

After brief embrace with prelates, activists clash with Italian police

Catholic Women Speak network calls for church reform, focus on women

In Dublin, the rejection of the pope was the reckoning of a people

Chasing rainbows at World Meeting of Families

When in Dublin, Francis should apologize for Magdalene laundries, too

Humanae Vitae's ban on contraception causes suffering

Women and LGBTQ people must find solidarity in struggle for a just church

For LGBTQ Catholics, there is little hope in hearsay

Should women rejoice over 'Gaudete et Exsultate'?

Ecumenical Catholic Communion ordains its first female bishop

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