“While Washington insiders puzzle over whether Vice President Joe Biden was speaking for the Obama administration when he endorsed marriage equality Sunday on Meet the Press, one thing is crystal clear: Biden, a faithful Catholic, was speaking for the majority of lay people in his church.

 
Dear Mr. Anderson: 
Recently, official documents from the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) have revealed how this group has been actively attempting to create divisions between the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community and communities of color in order to reach its goal of denying the right to marry to same-gender couples. 

Equally Blessed praises O’Malley, says all God’s children must be treated with respect

 MARCH 1—Equally Blessed, a coalition of Catholic groups that support equality for LGBT people in the church and wider society, released this statement today on the signing of marriage equality legislation in the state of Maryland:

"We are deeply gratified that Governor Martin O’Malley has joined fellow Catholic governors Andrew Cuomo of New York and Christine Gregoire of Washington in signing marriage equality legislation into law.

Equally Blessed Job Opening

Coordinator, Equally Blessed.

Part-time, grant-funded position. 15-20 hours/week

Background.  Equally Blessed is a coalition of four national Catholic organizations which work for justice and equality for LGBT people in church and society. We are seeking a part-time coordinator to manage the day-to-day work of the coalition, as well as to oversee special projects and initiatives as they arise.  At present, Equally Blessed is involved in communications work to amplify the voice of the majority of US Catholics who support justice and equality for LGBT people, as well as education and advocacy projects consistent with our mission.  Coalition partners meet via conference call at least once a month; we also meet in person about five times a year.

 EQUALLY BLESSED PRESENTS BISHOPS WITH ANTI-BULLYING PETITIONS

Prelates plan anti-gay lobbying campaigns, remain silent on anti-gay violence

BALTIMORE, November 17, 2011— The Equally Blessed coalition on Monday presented the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops with a petition signed by more than 1,700 U. S. Catholics urging the conference to take a firm public stand against anti-gay bullying. The bishops have previously made no statement on this issue.