Dignity is a national lay movement of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered
Catholics, their families, and their friends. Dignity was founded in
1969 in Los Angeles under the leadership of Fr. Patrick Nidorf, O.S.A., Dignity
became a national organization in 1973. Dignity's main office is located in
Washington, D.C., and it now comprises about 75 chapters throughout the United
States.
In local chapters, participants worship openly with other lesbian and gay
Catholics, socialize, share personal and spiritual concerns, and work together
on educational and justice issues. Members gather at periodic regional meetings
and biennial national conventions.
At Dignity Pittsburgh you will find:
- Weekly Catholic Mass and Social
- Sacrament of Reconciliation
- Sacraments of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation,
First Eucharist
- Sacrament of the Sick (Public Annointing Service)
- Special Annual Liturgies
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