Michael J. O'Loughlin
@mikeoloughlin.bsky.social
Executive Director, Outreach: Building Community for LGBTQ Catholics; journalist and author, Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and Compassion in the Face of Fear
Honored and excited to be the next editor of the National Catholic Reporter! Read more here: www.ncronline.org/news/ncr-nam...
NCR names Michael O'Loughlin as executive editor
O'Loughlin brings more than 15 years of experience in religion journalism, as a reporter, editor, podcast host and author. He will step into the position in January.
www.ncronline.org
November 3, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Honored and excited to be the next editor of the National Catholic Reporter! Read more here: www.ncronline.org/news/ncr-nam...
Join @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social and me at Outreach’s first-ever retreat! Details and the link to register here: outreach.faith/2025/02/outr...
February 14, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Join @jamesmartinsj.bsky.social and me at Outreach’s first-ever retreat! Details and the link to register here: outreach.faith/2025/02/outr...
Reposted by Michael J. O'Loughlin
The bishop at President Trump’s inaugural prayer service implored him to “have mercy” on gay, lesbian and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
Bishop Tells Trump to ‘Have Mercy’ on Immigrants and Gay Children
The direct appeal to President Trump at the start of the first full day of his presidency was a remarkable moment at a National Cathedral event that has not historically been political.
www.nytimes.com
January 22, 2025 at 12:23 AM
The bishop at President Trump’s inaugural prayer service implored him to “have mercy” on gay, lesbian and transgender children, as well as undocumented immigrants.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
“I ask you to have mercy upon the people in our country who are scared now,” asked Bishop Mariann Edgar Budde.
A new book by Pope Francis touches on a wide range of issues—including his thoughts on LGBTQ Catholics. I collected them here: outreach.faith/2025/01/pope...
Pope Francis repeats calls for LGBTQ inclusion in new book
The comments are a reaffirmation of the pope's efforts to make the church more welcoming to LGBTQ people, even within the confines of church teaching.
outreach.faith
January 14, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A new book by Pope Francis touches on a wide range of issues—including his thoughts on LGBTQ Catholics. I collected them here: outreach.faith/2025/01/pope...
Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the next archbishop of Washington, DC. My look at his record of support for LGBTQ Catholics: outreach.faith/2025/01/card...
Cardinal McElroy, named DC archbishop, has record of support for LGBTQ Catholics
Cardinal Robert W. McElroy, one of the most vocal proponents among the U.S. hierarchy of LGBTQ inclusion in the Catholic Church, will become the next archbishop of Washington, D.C.
outreach.faith
January 6, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Cardinal Robert McElroy will be the next archbishop of Washington, DC. My look at his record of support for LGBTQ Catholics: outreach.faith/2025/01/card...
Some of the nonfiction I read in 2024 that stuck with me:
1. A Memoir by Ina Garten
2. The Fall of Roe by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
3. Why Empires Fall by Peter Heather and John Rapley
4. The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi
1. A Memoir by Ina Garten
2. The Fall of Roe by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
3. Why Empires Fall by Peter Heather and John Rapley
4. The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi
December 29, 2024 at 7:01 PM
Some of the nonfiction I read in 2024 that stuck with me:
1. A Memoir by Ina Garten
2. The Fall of Roe by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
3. Why Empires Fall by Peter Heather and John Rapley
4. The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi
1. A Memoir by Ina Garten
2. The Fall of Roe by Elizabeth Dias and Lisa Lerer
3. Why Empires Fall by Peter Heather and John Rapley
4. The Art of Power by Nancy Pelosi
Merry Christmas! Here’s to a bright 2025! 🎄🐾
December 24, 2024 at 5:24 AM
Merry Christmas! Here’s to a bright 2025! 🎄🐾
On how attending Christmas Eve Mass at a small summer beach chapel in cold New Hampshire came to exemplify finding moments that feel like home, in my new piece at Outreach: outreach.faith/2024/12/how-...
How one gay Catholic finds home during Christmas
Identifying people, places and traditions that create a sense of home helps illuminate the Christmas season—even inside a cold seasonal chapel.
outreach.faith
December 22, 2024 at 2:36 PM
On how attending Christmas Eve Mass at a small summer beach chapel in cold New Hampshire came to exemplify finding moments that feel like home, in my new piece at Outreach: outreach.faith/2024/12/how-...
Outreach is growing! We’re looking for a Communications and Advancement Associate to join our team! Details here: www.americamagazine.org/communicatio...
Communications and Advancement Associate
Job Title: Communications and Advancement Associate
Organization: Outreach
Location: New York/Hybrid/Fully Remote
Type: Full-Time
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary Range: $50,000 - $60,000
If...
www.americamagazine.org
December 12, 2024 at 12:55 AM
Outreach is growing! We’re looking for a Communications and Advancement Associate to join our team! Details here: www.americamagazine.org/communicatio...
Reposted by Michael J. O'Loughlin
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Pope Francis' recently renewed pact with China. Her comments were part of a wide-ranging interview with the National Catholic Reporter in her Capitol Hill office on Dec. 6.
NCR interview: Nancy Pelosi criticizes Pope Francis over China pact
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Pope Francis' recently renewed pact with China. Her comments were part of a wide-ranging interview with the National Catholic Reporter in her Capitol Hill office...
www.ncronline.org
December 10, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticized Pope Francis' recently renewed pact with China. Her comments were part of a wide-ranging interview with the National Catholic Reporter in her Capitol Hill office on Dec. 6.
Reposted by Michael J. O'Loughlin
The #Jubilee2025 will be filled with our hope in God, which does not fade. May it help us renew our trust in the Church, in our interpersonal relationships, in international relations, and in our task of promoting the dignity of every person and respect for creation.
December 6, 2024 at 3:31 AM
The #Jubilee2025 will be filled with our hope in God, which does not fade. May it help us renew our trust in the Church, in our interpersonal relationships, in international relations, and in our task of promoting the dignity of every person and respect for creation.
An LGBT Catholic group is included in the Vatican’s jubilee year calendar: www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Vatican's Holy Year calendar includes event for LGBT Catholics
The Vatican has included an event organised by LGBT Catholics on its official online calendar for the upcoming 2025 Roman Catholic Holy Year, in an unusual sign of openness by the global Church toward the gay community.
www.reuters.com
December 6, 2024 at 2:36 PM
An LGBT Catholic group is included in the Vatican’s jubilee year calendar: www.reuters.com/world/europe...
Reposted by Michael J. O'Loughlin
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Follow us for info about our member resources, webinars, publications, prayers, videos, advocacy work and more!
#HelloBluesky #healthcare #AddToBlackSky
November 26, 2024 at 6:59 PM
👋 Hello, Bluesky! We're the Catholic Health Association of the United States, dedicated to advancing the Catholic health ministry. 🙏
Follow us for info about our member resources, webinars, publications, prayers, videos, advocacy work and more!
#HelloBluesky #healthcare #AddToBlackSky
Follow us for info about our member resources, webinars, publications, prayers, videos, advocacy work and more!
#HelloBluesky #healthcare #AddToBlackSky
Reposted by Michael J. O'Loughlin
Here's a lovely video about our ministry to LGBTQ Catholics at Outreach. If you'd like to donate to our ministry you can just click here: outreach.faith/support-us/?...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRDs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRDs...
Outreach: Building Community for LGBTQ Catholics
YouTube video by Outreach
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December 3, 2024 at 3:23 PM
Here's a lovely video about our ministry to LGBTQ Catholics at Outreach. If you'd like to donate to our ministry you can just click here: outreach.faith/support-us/?...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRDs...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRDs...
Hidden Mercy was published three years ago this weekend! Loved seeing it this morning still on the shelves at Unabridged Books in Chicago!
November 30, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Hidden Mercy was published three years ago this weekend! Loved seeing it this morning still on the shelves at Unabridged Books in Chicago!
Sister Carol Baltosiewich, whose life as a Catholic sister and AIDS activist I would come to know well over the past eight years, and whose story would compose a large section of my book Hidden Mercy, died in September. 1/5
November 29, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Sister Carol Baltosiewich, whose life as a Catholic sister and AIDS activist I would come to know well over the past eight years, and whose story would compose a large section of my book Hidden Mercy, died in September. 1/5
Angelo Canta, SJ, wrote a guided prayer for LGBTQ Catholics who struggle with difficult family dynamics during the holidays, new at Outreach: outreach.faith/2024/11/a-gu...
A guided prayer for LGBTQ Catholics struggling through the holidays
Some LGBTQ Catholics face challenges during the holidays, particularly when family dynamics cause conflict. Here's a way to use Ignatian prayer to help create calm conditions.
outreach.faith
November 26, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Angelo Canta, SJ, wrote a guided prayer for LGBTQ Catholics who struggle with difficult family dynamics during the holidays, new at Outreach: outreach.faith/2024/11/a-gu...
At Outreach, Dr Mary Kate Roohan offers practical tips and skills for LGBTQ Catholics who might struggle with family dynamics during the holidays: outreach.faith/2024/11/a-ps...
A psychologist's tips for LGBTQ Catholics struggling with the holidays
Dr. Mary Kate Roohan offers practical skills and tips for LGBTQ Catholics who struggle with difficult family dynamics, especially during the holiday season.
outreach.faith
November 26, 2024 at 1:05 PM
At Outreach, Dr Mary Kate Roohan offers practical tips and skills for LGBTQ Catholics who might struggle with family dynamics during the holidays: outreach.faith/2024/11/a-ps...
Join Outreach this week for an important webinar about how to navigate holiday family stress for LGBTQ Catholics. Register today!
outreach.faith/2024/11/outr...
outreach.faith/2024/11/outr...
Webinar: How to navigate holiday family stress for LGBTQ Catholics
Join Outreach on Nov. 20 for a special virtual event that will explore challenges facing some LGBTQ Catholics during the holiday season.
outreach.faith
November 18, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Join Outreach this week for an important webinar about how to navigate holiday family stress for LGBTQ Catholics. Register today!
outreach.faith/2024/11/outr...
outreach.faith/2024/11/outr...