That's right, Cardinal Dolan and I shared a hug, but more on that later.

Over the past few days, I have received both letters of support as well as letters suggesting that I pursue "ex-gay therapy." Regardless, the positive responses have been overwhelming and have provided me with a...

"Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened" (Matthew 7:7-8).

Today, myself and...

Apprehensive is an understatement. Walking into see "The Testament of Mary," I had no idea what to expect; however, there are not enough adjectives to describe the energy and beauty with which this one-woman monologue unfolds on the stage of the Walter Kerr Theatre.

Upon entering the theatre, you're immediately...

Although Charlemagne may have created an empire that dwarfed the very figure of his son, the new revival of Pippin has conquered Broadway. In a season marked by a number of standout productions, it will be difficult to achieve what Pippin's creative team has mastered: magic.

From the moment the...

As Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio made his way to the balcony overlooking St. Peter's Square, I felt a sense of uneasiness. With full knowledge of Bergoglio's past comments regarding gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) people, I was truly concerned about what his papacy may mean for me...

When Christ ministered to the Samaritan woman, he met her at the well, spoke with her, and listened to her. While the Canaanite woman begged at his feet, Christ listened and bore witness to her great faith. In reflecting on these two stories from the Gospel, I do not think...

Less than a week before the horrific tragedy that occurred in Newtown, Conn., Pope Benedict XVI released his annual message for the World Day of Peace (Jan. 1, 2013). In his opening line, the Holy Father wrote, "I ask God, the Father of humanity, to grant us concord and peace,...

These remarks were originally prepared and presented as a keynote address for the World AIDS Day service on Dec. 1 at St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn, N.Y.

Thank you, Fr. Tom for your thoughtful introduction, and a special thank you to the The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and...

On Sunday, Oct. 14, will your Catholic parish live the Gospel message of inclusion?

This October, cities across the globe, professional sports leagues, major corporations, schools and hundreds of community organizations will raise awareness about the negative impact of bullying by participating in Spirit Day. This annual day...

"Finally, may Christ inflame the desires of all men to break through the barriers which divide them, to strengthen the bonds of mutual love, to learn to understand one another, and to pardon those who have done them wrong."

These words bring the encyclical Pacem in Terris to a...

Yesterday, across the United States, Catholic bishops began the Fortnight for Freedom. Initially, the name of this initiative struck me as something that seemed universal and unifying in its focus and effort. What could be more important than standing up for individual liberties? However, upon further examination it's quite clear...

Allow me to retell a well-known story from the Gospels:

Jesus was entering a town when homeless lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David!" Jesus ignored the young people and his disciples encouraged him to send them...

A little over eight years ago, I came out as a gay man to my family and friends. Amid this revelation, I continued to practice my faith as a Roman Catholic. It was at this time in my life that I came to witness the overwhelming support that Catholics have...

In light of Archbishop Timothy Cardinal Dolan's comments directed at the LGBT community, I resigned from the Executive Committee of the Junior Board of Catholic Charities. By this action, I seek not to disparage the work of Catholic Charities, but to voluntarily remove myself as a leader with an organization...

Courage: it's a word that causes an individual to think of those figures from history who faced fear with love and tackled great dangers with even greater grace; however, for the Archdiocese of Hartford it now holds a very different meaning.

In a segment carried by WFSB...

This Saturday, I joined nearly 25 other young adults in Astoria (Queens, NY) for what many may consider to be an "out of the ordinary" night. Gathered at a local parish, we came together for Eucharistic adoration and benediction. It was sitting in the pew that evening that I realized...

"Take this, all of you, and drink from it, for this the chalice of my blood, the blood of the new and eternal covenant, which will be poured out for you and for many for the forgiveness of sins. Do this in memory of me." --Eucharistic Prayer IV from the...

A story that I rarely share from my childhood involves a priest that reminded me that God loved me no matter what bullies might tell me. I firmly believe that it was this message of love from a religious leader that helped me overcome the scars of being bullied as...

It intrigues me that gay Catholics either fall victim to being called a "heretic" or a "living oxymoron" depending on whose company you find yourself in. In fact, in the wake of my previous article ("LGBT Catholics March Not in Defiance, but in Love," June 27), I received...

On Sunday, you can usually find me celebrating Mass with hundreds of other Roman Catholics at Church in New York City. However, this past Sunday was slightly different. Although surrounded by more than 50 fellow parishioners, we were not merely attending Mass, but rather bringing our message of hope to...