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Without Exception Newsletter

February 2025

Without ExceptionNewsletterFebruary 2025

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🟢 (extra)Ordinary Time 🟢 🟢 (extra)Ordinary Time 🟢

Reflections & Responses Reflections & Responses

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This section is an open forum for members to share reflections or responses connected to our mission.


🚩Please respect the privacy of the authors. These reflections are intended only for the private forum of our network. Public sharing or reprinting is not permitted.

✅ From the Editor

We are a four weeks into the liturgical season of Ordinary Time but these are not ordinary times. What is happening in our nation and our church has people on edge. I've addressed some of these concerns both in an essay published by New Ways Ministry and in my letter sent to the elected leaders of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.


This is a time of crisis, when we are being asked to hold up our Catholic values for deeper reflection. What prevails? Beliefs or practices? Words or deeds? Rules or virtues? Lives of obedience or lives of witness?


These choices lead to the trap of either/or thinking. Yet Jesus offers us wisdom to transcend the conflict: "Repay to Caesar what belongs to Caesar and to God what belongs to God" (Mt 22:21). Who better understands the liminal space of a "narrow ridge" than Jesus Christ himself? He was both God and man, shepherd and lamb, born of a virgin and a mother, crucified and resurrected.


Despite human understanding falling short of God's mystery, there are still fierce opponents to welcoming and belonging for LGBTQ+ persons in our church. For example, the letter below recently ended the residency of an LGBTQ+ ministry at a parish. I am sharing the letter because it is important to understand a threefold strategy used by some objectors: (1) distribute the complaint widely, (2) threaten public shaming of the institution, and (3) send it anonymously.


Sadly, a strategy like this is often a checkmate move. Many church leaders feel forced to surrender unless they want to fight this out in public (as some brave pastors and bishops do).


Dear Father,


As Catholics we are writing to you to express our serious concern about a grave moral problem developing in the diocese. [Someone has formed an organization that] purports to be a ministry or support group for people who are experiencing same sex attraction and/or feelings of gender dysphoria.


We must state emphatically that this organization is not in conformity with the teachings of the Catholic Church, rather, it is in radical non-conformity with church teachings on serious moral issues, sometimes to a very shocking degree. We believe that the heretical teachings and false methodologies of this organization will lead innocent Catholics into a life of unrepentant mortal sin, serious moral destruction, and the loss of their souls rather than a life of purity, sacramental grace, and holiness ...


[This group "strongly encourages"] Catholics to attend PRIDE festivals and PRIDE marches. This is quite stunning advice for Catholics. These are profane celebrations of sodomy and transgenderism. They condone gay marriage, gay adoption, surrogate motherhood, drag queen story hours for children, IVF, pornography, etc. In some PRIDE marches and parades, they mock the Crucifixion, the Blessed Mother, the Catholic Church, and have people walking down streets totally naked. For people who suffer from same sex attraction, these events can be a source of strong sexual temptation.


[This organization] presents [gender transition] as a fine wonderful thing, a positive moral good. They seem to be completely oblivious to the fact that this is forbidden by the Church and has been condemned often by Pope Francis who recently stated that Gender Ideology is an "Ugly Ideology" ... If a young Catholic with same sex attraction or gender dysphoria tries to reach out to the church for help by joining this organization, and is then presented with this scenario, will it encourage him/her to accept church teachings and strive to live chastely? We think not ...


This promotion of sodomy and transgenderism by [the organization] is the worst promotion of heresy and mortal sin that we have ever witnessed in this diocese, and it must be stopped!


Father, please [contact the bishop] and ask him to ... completely disassociate this organization from our diocese. This group should not be allowed to meet on church property. We think that a statement from the Bishop should appear in every church bulletin warning the faithful that [this organization] is not an organization approved by the diocese, does not speak for the Catholic Church, and does not conform to the Church's teaching on moral issues.


"The only thing necessary for evil to triumph is for good men to sit by and do nothing". The priests and deacons of this diocese must contact the bishop to disassociate this group from our diocese. If the priests and deacons do not do their jobs, we will not hesitate to resort to more drastic measures to get rid of this heretical organization [bold in original]. Unfortunately, this will cause great public embarrassment and controversy for our diocese as well as a substantial loss of revenue for individual parish churches as well as the [diocese].


This is not the time for good priests to sit by and do nothing because Catholic souls are at stake, souls that God has entrusted to your care. Father, please don't fail these souls!


Sincerely,

Concerned Catholics


To protect against similar protests, I propose this preemptive strategy to help groups and leaders build our pastoral ministries on rock (Mt 7:24-29):


  1. Cultivate support and allyship with clergy and parishioners through networking in the private forum;
  2. Minimize surprises with proactive communication and leadership support for anything done in the public forum; and
  3. Create an action plan to respond to complaints with both doctrinal and scriptural support for ministries of hospitality.


You may also find helpful suggestions in our School Guide listed below under the section titled Network Resources. And, as always, please share our network with others in your circles who can benefit from our resources.

✅ A Student's Journey (Somewhere USA)

I’m so tired of having to hide myself. I’ve had to uphold a lie for my entire life to those I love and care about. They know most of me … but not all. A pivotal piece of myself that I cannot change — a piece that I did not choose — is hidden from the outside world. It’s been suppressed deep inside of a closet where little light seems to reach it. I now finally accept this additional puzzle piece of my story. But I’m still struggling to decide if I’m willing to risk the comfort of my current life and the relationships that matter the most to me.


I’ve known for most of my life. As a young child, I would run to my nana’s tiny guest bedroom’s closet — which was overflowing with her clothing, purse, and shoe collection — and always choose a particular pair of reddish-orange heels alongside a shimmering light-blue shoulder bag before strutting down the carpeted hallway in an attempt to give my family a “fashion show.” I hold this memory so near to my heart because I was able to be open and unapologetically myself. At other times, however, I felt as if I had to shut myself away. I hid in my nana’s bathroom so I could try on a new shade of her lipstick before wiping it off with toilet paper, hoping that the remaining color wouldn’t stain my lips too noticeably.


Being raised in the Catholic Church, and the conservative culture of [my state], I was petrified of my feelings and did whatever I could to minimize them. I frequently asked God to change me, to make me “normal.” I was convinced that I was going to Hell unless I repented and expelled every attraction I ever felt. I hated myself for years. Unfortunately, “jokes” and homophobic comments from relatives at family gatherings only worsened this genuine disgust. In hindsight, I don’t think those relatives understood how hurtful their words were to someone who spent years lying to and hiding from the world. Even now, I feel pressured to uphold a faulty and cracked façade in their presence, because I fear not only the moral judgment that may come with the revelation of my real self, but also the possibility that this one aspect of my identity will overshadow everything else in their eyes.


For the past few years, I have regrettably turned to academic validation to determine my entire self-worth. I worked tirelessly to achieve perfection in my studies in order to add another layer of protection between myself and the rest of the world. I assured myself that I couldn’t get bullied for who I am if I seemed to only care about my grades. My sole source of genuine comfort was knowing that I couldn’t be a complete disappointment if I had all “A’s.” However, I have recently acknowledged that my academic success is not the sole source of my worth.


Since the start of my senior year, I’ve grown more comfortable with sharing. While I’m not ready for everyone to know yet, I’m slowly removing some layers. I started by telling my best friend [...] on a phone call in the summer before high school. This process has slowly blossomed from there as a handful of people now know. Sometimes I feel as if I’m ready to shout from the rooftops about who I am, and other times I regret having told anyone at all. The layers that mask my identity have weighed enormously on me for almost two decades, and I long for the day when I can rip them off for good.


I used to not even be able to mutter the words “I’m gay” to myself, let alone to other people. That’s why my life has felt like a perennially revolving door: one second it’s open for some to see what’s inside before it has to shut everything out almost immediately after. I no longer want to wipe away a part of myself, like lipstick in front of a bathroom mirror. I’m inching closer to being ready to live my life as my true self — regardless of what others may think.


Remember to always love who you are and to take care of yourself.

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✅ Peace and Justice Call to Worship (Connery McFadden, Boston, MA)

The following reflection was delivered as a call to worship before an all-school Mass in January.


As we gather for Mass today, I invite you to reflect on the concept of lament and its role in our faith journey. Recently, I’ve been reading Reconciling All Things by Emmanuel Katongole and Chris Rice, who challenges us to recognize the brokenness of our world and respond not with despair, but with faith and action. The authors remind us that reconciliation begins not with strategies or quick fixes, but with prayer and lament—a deep, honest cry to God.


For those unfamiliar with lament, it is a prayerful expression of grief and longing. It’s not despair or hopelessness, but a heartfelt plea to God in the face of suffering. Even Jesus, in His humanity, lamented on the cross, crying out, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” Lament allows us to name our pain and the world’s injustices while placing our trust in God’s ultimate power to heal and restore.


In Reconciling All Things, the authors write, "The first language of the Church in a deeply broken world is not strategy but prayer. The journey of reconciliation is grounded in a call to see and encounter the rupture of this world so truthfully that we are literally slowed down...to a space where the right response can only be a desperate cry directed to God.”


This is the essence of lament: a prayerful cry that compels us to confront the brokenness of our world without rushing to easy answers.


Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. understood this profoundly. In the midst of death threats, violence, and overwhelming opposition, he often turned to God in lament. He once prayed, "Lord, I’m down here trying to do what’s right... but I must confess I’m weak now, I’m faltering. I’m losing my courage... I have nothing left. I can’t face it alone.”


This prayer was not born in isolation but in the tradition of generations of African Americans who, through the horrors of slavery and systemic injustice, carried the cry of lament in their spirituality. Songs like “Precious Lord, Take My Hand” arose from this deep, sacred tradition of turning pain into prayer and seeking God’s presence in the darkest moments.


As we sing the offertory hymn, Precious Lord, Take My Hand, let the words remind us that lament is not a passive act. It is a cry that moves us closer to God and propels us to respond with love and courage: "Through the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light. Take my hand, precious Lord, and lead me home.”


Today, as we worship, let us embrace the call to lament. In a world fractured by division, injustice, and suffering, lament invites us to acknowledge the pain of the marginalized and oppressed, to cry out for God’s justice, and to be transformed into people of action and hope.


Famous priest and author, Henri Nouwen once said, “Often we praise prophets after they are dead. Are we willing to be prophets while we are alive?”


So, this is our challenge today: to live as prophets of peace and justice, standing up for the voiceless and the marginalized, and becoming instruments of reconciliation in a broken world.

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NOTE: The reflection below was written by David Hayward at Naked Pastor. The image was purchased for non-profit use.

💖 Every Bit of Love Helps 💖

I'm always amazed that in the face of a monstrous fire these brave pilots in water bombers persistently and repetitively fetch water and dump it to not only slow down the fire but to eventually put it out altogether.


I often think, "What good is that little bit of water going to do?"


Often, I find myself asking the same question when it comes to our small expressions of love. What good is that little bit of love going to do?" Don't you?


But it works! Water bombing works. Love works.


We have to believe it and not give up.


You with me?

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Records & Reports Records & Reports

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  • On January 22, the Archdiocese of Atlanta hosted an information session on their newly-formed LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission. This group is made up of a diverse group of clergy and lay leaders whose important insights and experiences help guide the archdiocese's pastoral accompaniment of the LGBTQ+ community. The goals of the commission are to listen to and better understand the experiences of LGBTQ+ Catholics in parishes, schools and communities; to learn the pastoral needs of the LGBTQ+ Catholic community; to work with clergy to understand their needs in accompanying this community with a compassionate and coherent pastoral model; and to discern what ministerial resources are most beneficial and reflective of the archbishop’s pastoral vision for accompanying the LGBTQ+ community, ministers and families. A recording of this hourlong information session is available here. This presentation along with the Diocese of Davenport, Iowa Guidelines for Pastoral Accompaniment represent the best example of what pastoral practice looks like when the hierarchy and the laity work together.
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  • Dr. Julia Sadusky, Psy.D recently started a mailing list to share updates and resources to help better understand the intersection of faith, sexuality, and gender. Additionally, she will continue offering 2-hour virtual consultations to individuals and families across the country navigating questions around sexuality, gender, and Christian faith. Also, a major goal of 2025 is making low-cost resources (especially video content) readily accessible to individuals and families. A primary avenue for this will be her professional YouTube channel. Finally, while making this content is costly, it's an important aspect of Dr. Sadusky's ongoing work. If you would like to support this project, consider joining her Patreon community, where an online group of Christians is seeking to elevate the conversations around gender, sexuality, and faith. It also gives members access to exclusive video content, while creating a way for viewers to financially support the creation of new content moving forward. Please contact admin@luxcc.org with any questions.
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  • The Women in the Church Working Group of the Association of U.S. Catholic Priests (AUSCP) is hosting a Zoom event on Wednesday, February 5 at 3:00 PM Eastern Time. This event, hosted in memory of Alana Chen, seeks to give space for listening deeply to the testimony of sisters and brothers who sometimes experience a judgmental Church instead of a listening and welcoming Church. The speakers are Yunuen Trujillo, Fr. Bryan Massingale, and Joyce Calvo (the mother of Alana Chen). Bishop John Stowe will join for Q&A and prayer. Register here.
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  • The Pennsylvania Counseling Association is sponsoring a Zoom webinar titled "Both are Sacred to Me: Ethical Considerations for Trauma-Informed, Culturally Responsive Counseling with LGBTQ+ Catholics" on Saturday, February 15 from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM Eastern Time. This interactive workshop will address ethical considerations for working with LGBTQ+ Catholics from a trauma-informed, culturally responsive framework. Almost 25% of religiously affiliated LGBTQ+ adults in the United States identify as Catholic, yet the lived experiences of LGBTQ+ Catholics are complex. The workshop will first provide an overview of trauma-informed, culturally responsive care, and then address ethical implications for working with LGBTQ+ Catholics based on data from original research. Opportunities for using ethical decision-making models through case studies and small group consultation to practice trauma-informed and culturally responsive techniques with LGBTQ+ Catholics will be provided. The registration link is here. Cost is $30 for nonmembers, $15 for members.
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  • Pilgrims of Hope: An Interfaith Virtual Morning of Reflection for LGBTQ+ Persons, their Families, and Allies will be held on Zoom on March 29, 2025 from 7:00 - 9:00 AM Pacific, 8:00 – 9:00 AM Mountain, 9:00 – 11:00 AM Central, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Eastern. For those of us who are members of the LGBTQ+ community and our loved ones who are living through these challenging times: How do we keep a sense of hope, remembering that life has not forgotten us? How do we move together as a Pilgrim People, embracing loving kindness and compassion, and taking action based on hope? Please join us for a morning of prayer, reflection, sharing, and community building as we walk together as beloved Pilgrim People. While there is no cost to be take part in this gathering, you must be registered in order to attend. Deadline for registration is March 27. You may register at this link. Presenters are Fr. Emile "Buddy" Noel, Sr. Rochelle Perrier, MSC, and Brad Leger. If you have any questions, then please contract Brad at brad@balconsulting.org.
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  • Sanctuary Mental Health Ministries has launched the Sanctuary Youth Series. Mental health challenges among youth are on the rise and young people want to attend churches that prioritize talking about this issue. We know that young people are talking about mental health with each other, but not many are speaking with the adults in their lives. This youth resource is centered on the pressing questions that young people are asking about faith and mental health. It provides space to engage these questions and start important conversations in youth ministries and church communities. Drawing on insights from mental health professionals, theologians, youth pastors, and evidence-based research, this educational and interactive resource also features the voices of young Christians with lived experiences of mental health challenges in the films that accompany each session. The course is designed to reduce stigma, increase awareness within faith communities, increase positive attitudes towards help-seeking and mental health care, and prepare students for a faith journey that includes seasons of flourishing and languishing. The series materials include short educational films, a facilitation guide, and a parent and caregiver's guide. Facilitating the Sanctuary Youth Series requires no previous mental health training or expertise; it is for anyone who wants to create space for young people to discuss faith and mental health.

Readings & Resources Readings & Resources

Barone, Camillo. Cardinal Cupich advocates for inclusion and listening to LGBTQ Catholics. National Catholic Reporter, January 15, 2025.


Broglio, Timothy. Statement of Archbishop Broglio on Executive Orders Signed by the President. United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, January 22, 2025.


Brooks, David. The Character-Building Toolkit. New York Times, January 9, 2025.


Carson-Holt, Elsie. Catholic H.S. Faces Penalty After Fans Jeer Trans Athlete. Bondings 2.0, New Ways Ministry, January 15, 2025.


Clark Miller, Anna. Religious Trauma Survival Guide: Education and Recovery Tools for Survivors and Professionals. Empathy Paradigm, 2023.


Congar, Yves. True and False Reform in the Church. Michael Glazier, 2010.


Corrěa Lima, Luís. Theology and the LGBTQ+ Community: Historical Perspectives and Contemporary Challenges. Paulist Press, 2025.


Cupich, Blaise. Cardinal Cupich: Put aside preconceptions and listen to LGBTQ people. Outreach, January 6, 2025.


Diddy, Julia. Why Do Humans Care? The Science Behind It and How to Expand Our Compassion. Nice News, May 22, 2023.


Eden Goldstein, Dawn. The Sacred Heart: A Love for All Times. Loyola Press, 2025.


Fuller, Robert. Somebodies and Nobodies: Overcoming the Abuse of Rank. New Society Publishers, 2003.


Gabriel, Trip. Richard Hays, 76, Dies; Theologian Who Had Stunning Change of Heart. New York Times, January 12, 2025.


Gay (ex) Trad and Dr. Julia. Catholic Therapist on Coming Out, Reintegrative Therapy, and Navigating Difficult Conversations [podcast video]. Intrinsically Ordered, December 29, 2024.


Gay (ex) Trad and Justin. Gay Catholics: Ask These 5 Questions to Find Peace [podcast video]. Intrinsically Ordered, December 11, 2024.


Gobir, Nimah. Boys Face Unique Challenges. Here’s How to Help Them Thrive. Mindshift, KQED, January 14, 2025.


Gregory, Wilton. Cardinal Wilton Gregory: I apologize to LGBTQ Catholics. Outreach, January 28, 2025.


Hartmayer, Gregory. LGBTQ+ Pastoral Affairs Commission Information Session [video]. Archdiocese of Atlanta, January 22, 2025.


Hayward, David. Hate Does Hurt. Naked Pastor, August 17, 2024.


Hicks, Donna. Dignity: Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict. Yale University Press, 2021.


Hughes, Landon, Brittany Charlton, Isa Berzanksy, et al. Gender-Affirming Medications Among Transgender Adolescents in the US, 2018-2022. JAMA Pediatrics, January 6, 2025.


Hurtes, Sarah. Despite Attacks, an Underground Church for L.G.B.T.Q. Africans Thrives. New York Times, December 29, 2024.


Kreeft, Peter. Making Sense Out of Suffering. Wellspring, 1990.


Kuzma, Max. A trans Catholic reacts to Trump's executive order on gender. National Catholic Reporter, January 28, 2025.


Lang, Nico. American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. Harry N. Abrams, 2024.


National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments. School Climate Improvement Resource Package. National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environments, n.d.


O'Loughlin, Michael. Cardinal McElroy, named DC archbishop, has record of support for LGBTQ Catholics. Outreach, January 6, 2025.


O'Loughlin, Michael. Pope Francis repeats calls for LGBTQ inclusion in new book. Outreach, January 14, 2025.


Only 7 Seconds. A Parent's Guide to Lonely Teenagers. Only 7 Seconds, nd.


Palmieri, David. How Can I Keep From Singing? Bondings 2.0, New Ways Ministry, January 22, 2025.


Redfield, Alana and Ishani Chokshi. Impact of the Executive Order Redefining Sex on Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex People. Williams Institute, UCLA School of Law, 2025.


Ruyle, Shane. OPINION: Gender identity is not in UP’s anti-discrimination policy — adding it is long overdue. The Beacon, University of Portland, December 12, 2024.


Ryan, Caitlin. Parents don’t have to choose between their faith and their LGBT kids. Washington Post, January 7, 2015.


Schucts, Bob. Real Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing in the Trials of Life. Saint Benedict Press, 2018.


Simon, Ariell Watson. Diocesan Gender Guidelines Stress ‘Truth,’ But Whose Truth? Bondings 2.0, New Ways Ministry, January 13, 2025.


Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Answering the Call: Policy Academies as a Tool for Black Youth Suicide Prevention. Suicide Prevention Resource Center, 2025.


Whedon, Sarah. Why Students Need to Feel a Sense of Belonging and How To Create It. Panorama Education, 2025.


Zaki, Jamil. Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness. Grand Central Publishing, 2024.

Ongoing Bibliography
Updated with each Newsletter

Replays & Reminders Replays & Reminders

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  • The World Community for Christian Meditation is hosting a special four-part series with James Alison from January 23 - April 24, 2025. Titled "No More Special Pleading," these sessions will include "Recovering Basic Christianity" (Thursday, January 23); "Christianity, Creation, and Approaching Reality" (Thursday, February 20); "How Did We Get Here on LGBT Matters" (Thursday, March 20); and "Detoxifying the Clobber Texts" (Thursday, April 24). These events will run from 7:30-9:30pm FRENCH time (1:30-3:30pm Eastern US time). The cost is £70 for all sessions (~$90 USD) or £20 for each single session (~$25 USD). More information is available here.

  • The annual Interfaith Weekend Retreat for LGBTQ+ Persons, Allies, and Family Members will be held on the weekend of November 7-9, 2025 at the Feliciana Retreat and Conference Center in Norwood, Louisiana. More information will be forthcoming. If you have any questions, then please contract Brad Leger at brad@balconsulting.org.
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  • Divine is an LGBTQIA+ youth program sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio. Led by Rev. Olivia Hamilton and Mike Johnson, the Divine team also consists of a handful of LGBTQIA+ adult mentors who accompany youth and their parents through the Divine program. In the five-week program, Divine participants gather for dinner, conversation, and support. Youth are paired with LGBTQIA+ adult mentors, and parents/caregivers also have an opportunity to connect with and support one another through guided group conversation. Divine seeks to create a space for LGBTQIA+ youth and their families to explore faith, spirituality, and belief in a brave way, knowing that the whole of who they are is valued and affirmed, including their questions and doubts. Divine is a respectful, inclusive, and empowering space where LGBTQIA+ youth and their families can come together and find support, resources, and spiritual nourishment as they navigate their unique journeys of self-discovery and identity expression. More information about the program is available here on the Divine website.
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  • Just Like Us is a UK-based organization that works with schools to support LGBT+ young people. They have developed a free, short e-learning course for teachers on "Preventing Anti-LGBT+ Bullying in Secondary Schools." The aims for this course are to explore the experiences of LGBT+ young people, particularly their experiences growing up; to discuss approaches for tackling and preventing anti-LGBT+ bullying in schools; and to start creating a plan to apply available tools to your own setting. More information is available here.
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  • Jory Mertens (ArtByJory) is a Carthage, Missouri-based artist. He works in digital fine art and illustration, often using cubist, geometric, and fauvist elements. Many of his works are based on his view of Jesus as being radically inclusive. He enjoys creating works based on his family, theology, nature, and portraits of heroes of humanity. As a special gift for our community Jory is offering a 30% discount on ALL his artwork with discount code WITHOUTEXCEPTION30. Please do not scan, copy, or otherwise reproduce Jory's artwork. He retains the copyright on all images even after purchase.

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Without Exception is a no-cost ministry network for people in Catholic secondary education and related fields of ministry. The goal is to offer helpful networking and resources to accompany our LGBTQ+ students and colleagues with the love of Jesus Christ and his church. Please respect privacy and confidentiality concerning the persons and schools connected to our network. The strength of this work is sustained by the trust among members.

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Without Exception is a global network of Catholic secondary educators dedicated to discerning the art of accompaniment for LGBTQ+ students in Catholic schools. Through a commitment to faithful dialogue and peer collaboration, we seek to understand what it means to share the love of Jesus Christ with every person, without exception.


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