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Serving the LGBTQ+ Catholic Community in Philadelphia. Chapter of DignityUSA.
Dignity Statement of Position and Purpose
We believe that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics in our diversity are members of Christ's mystical body, numbered among the People of God. We have an inherent dignity because God created us, Christ died for us, and the Holy Spirit sanctified us in Baptism, making us temples of the Spirit, and channels through which God's love becomes visible. Because of this, it is our right, our privilege, and our duty to live the sacramental life of the Church, so that we might become more powerful instruments of God's love working among all people. We believe that gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons can express their sexuality in a manner that is consonant with Christ's teaching. We believe that we can express our sexuality physically, in a unitive manner that is loving, life-giving, and life-affirming. We believe that all sexuality should be exercised in an ethically responsible and unselfish way. DIGNITY is organized to unite gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics, as well as our families, friends and loved ones in order to develop leadership, and be an instrument through which we may be heard by and promote reform in the Church. To be such an organization, we accept our responsibilities to the Church, to our Catholic heritage, to society, and to individual gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics. TO THE CHURCH: We work for the development of sexual theology leading to the reform of its teachings and practices regarding human sexuality, and for the acceptance of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender peoples as full and equal members of the one Christ. TO SOCIETY: We work for justice and equality through education and by supporting social and legal reforms. TO INDIVIDUAL GAY, LESBIAN, BISEXUAL AND TRANSGENDER CATHOLICS: We reinforce their sense of self-acceptance and dignity and encourage full participation in the life of the Church and society. As members of Dignity, we promote causes of interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Catholics. We have five primary areas of concern and commitment:
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT: We strive to achieve Christian maturity through the sacraments, Scripture, prayer, an active love of neighbor as ourselves, and liturgical celebrations, especially the Mass. EDUCATION: We inform ourselves in all matters of faith and of interest to our communities, so that we may grow in maturity and may nurture fulfilling lives in which our sexuality and spirituality are integrated. SOCIAL JUSTICE: As Catholics and members of society, we involve ourselves in those actions that bring the love of Christ to others and provide the basis of social reform in the Church and society. We are actively involved with:
Individuals: We lead a life of service to ourselves and others, rendering visible the love of Christ and assisting in the creation of love centered communities. Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Groups: We work with a variety of groups to seek justice for all persons and to promote a sense of solidarity within the communities. Religious and Secular Groups: We work with many groups and organizations so that their members might better understand gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons and thus recognize and eliminate present injustices. Health Care: We work to promote equal access and justice in all areas of health care and healing. Women's Justice Issues: We strive to eradicate sexism and patriarchy in all areas of Church and secular life so that women are wholly included, accepted and welcome. EQUALITY ISSUES: We dedicate ourselves to develop the potential of all persons to become more fully human. To do this, we work toward the eradication of all constraints on our personhood based on the ascribed social roles of women and men and to promote inclusivity in all areas of liturgical and community life. SOCIAL EVENTS: We provide activities of a social and recreational nature in an atmosphere where friendships can develop and mature, and where our sense of self acceptance and dignity is affirmed.
09/29/2026
September 29th is the Feast of Saints Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael, three Archangels. Originally each of these Archangels-Saints had a separate feast day with Saint Michael's feast day being 9/29 (Michaelmas). When the church changed the calendar in 1970, all three feasts were consolidated into one day. It is also the Feast of Blessed Nicola of Force Palena, Jerolamin.
Join us for our weekly liturgy at 7 pm on Sundays. We will have a few Michaels, a Jimmy, some Robs, and maybe even a Kaeden. So far no Gabriels or Raphaels.
For more about 2 of these archangels, please go to https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/09/29/st--raphael--archangel.html
or
https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/09/29/st--michael--archangel.html
It is also the Feast Day for the following saints and holy people
Alericus
Anno of Eichstätt
Catholdus of Eichstätt
Charles of Blois
Diethardus of Eichstätt
Fraternus of Auxerre
Grimoaldus of Pontecorvo
Gudelia
Jan of Dukla
John de Montmirail
John of Ghent
Liutwin of Trier
Luigi Monza
Maurice of Carnoet
Nicolás Tum Castro Quiatan
Quiriacus of Palestine
Rene Goupil
Rhipsime
Richard Rolle
Theodota of Thrace
The 3 Martyrs of Thrace
Guillermo Courtet, Lazaro of Kyoto, Miguel de Aozaraza, and Vicente Shiwozuka de la Cruz (Martyred in Japan)
Casdoe, Dadas, Gabdelas, Sapor (Martyred in Persia)
Abundio Martín Rodríguez, Antonio Arribas Hortigüela, Antonio Martínez López, Dario Hernández Morató, Francesc de Paula Castelló Aleu, Francisco Edreira Mosquera, Gumersindo Gómez Rodríguez, Jesús Moreno Ruiz, José Del Amo y Del Amo, José Rescalvo Ruiz, José Vergara Echevarria, José Villanova Tormo, Joseph Oriol Isern Massó, Pau Bori Puig, Santiago Mestre Iborra, Vicente Sales Genovés, Virgilio Edreira Mosquera (Martyred in the Spanish Civil War)
Buino
Gaiana and Companions
Giacomo da Rafelbunol
Henry Scarampi
Lothair I
Maria Crocifissa Cosulich
Nicolás Tum Castro Quiatan
St. Raphael, Archangel - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Raphael, Archangel, the Saint of the Day 29 September
09/28/2026
September 28th is the Feast of Saint Bernardino of Feltre. It is the Feast of Saint Thiemo. It is the Feast of Saint Wenceslaus (yes the one from the Christmas carol). it is the Feast of Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions. Lorenzo Ruiz, who was canonized in 1987, was the first canonized Filipino martyr. Lastly, it is also the Feast of Saint Eustachius, daughter of Saint Paula.
For more info about St. Lorenzo Ruiz, go to this link: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/09/28/sts---lorenzo-ruiz-and--companions--martyrs.html
It is also the Feast day for the following saints and holy people:
Aaron of Auxerre
Alodius of Auxerre
Annemond of Lyons
Bardomianus
Chariton of Palestine
Christian Franco
Chuniald
Conval of Strathclyde
Eucarpus
Eustochium
Exuperius of Toulouse
Faustus of Riez
Francis Piani
Gislar
Laurence of North Africa (not related to Lawrence of Arabia)
Lioba of Bischofsheim
Martial of North Africa
Martin of Moyenmoutier
Nikita Budka
Paternus of Auch
Privatus of Rome
Salonius of Geneva
Silvinus of Brescia
Simón de Rojas
Solomon of Genoa
Stacteus
Tetta of Wimborne
Willigod of Moyenmoutier
Zama of Bologna
The Augustinian Martyrs of Japan
The 37 Martyrs of Antioch
The 120 Martyrs of China
Amalia Abad Casasempere de Maestre, Francesc Xavier Ponsa Casallach, Josep Casas Juliá, Josep Casas Ros, Josep Tarrats Comaposada, María Fenollosa Alcaina, Saturnino Tobar González (Martyred in the Spanish Civil War)
Antonio of Almansa
Doda of Auch
Everard of Tuntenhausen
Franciscus Pak Gyeong-jin
Kerrien
Margarita Oh
Valentino Rovira
Sts. Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of Sts. Lorenzo Ruiz and Companions, Martyrs, the Saint of the Day 28 September
September 27th is the Feast of Saint Vincent de Paul. It is also the Feast of Saints Adolph (not that one) and John (not the disciple and not the Baptist), both of whom were from Cordoba.
It is also the Feast Day for the following saints and holy people:
Our Lady of Laus
Adheritus
Antonio de Torres
Barrog the Hermit
Bonfilius of Foligno
Ceraunus of Paris
Chiara of the Resurrection
Deodatus of Sora
Elzear
Epicharis
Fidentius of Todi
Florentinus the Hermit
Gaius of Milan
Hilary the Hermit
Hiltrude of Liessies
Jean-Baptiste Laborie du Vivier
Lorenzo della Pietà
Lorenzo of Ripafratta
Marcellus of Saint Gall
Terence of Todi
the 3 Martyrs of Aegea
Herminia Martínez Amigó de Martínez, Jesús de Sande Tena, José Fenollosa Alcaina, Maria Carme Fradera Ferragutcasas, Maria Magdalena Fradera Ferragutcasas, Maria Rosa Fradera Ferragutcasas, Mariano Climent Sanchis (Martyred in the Spanish Civil War)
Antonia Luzmila Rivas López
Francesca Saveria Fenollosa Alcayna
Herminia Martinez Amigo
Mary of the Purification
Paul Sanson
Sigebert II of East Anglia
Tonight, Dignity Philadelphia will be holding its weekly in-person liturgy at 7 pm in the lower level of St. Luke and the Epiphany Church on 13th Street in Center City.
At the present time, the Chapter has decided that mask wearing is optional during the service.
Please remember that we no longer have the use of the parking lot next to St. Luke's. So, if you are not taking public transportation, you will need to look for street parking or an area parking lot.
Dignity Philadelphia will be holding its weekly in-person liturgy on Sunday at 7 pm in the lower level of St. Luke and the Epiphany Church on 13th Street in Center City.
At the present time, the Chapter has decided that mask wearing is optional during the service.
Please remember that we no longer have the use of the parking lot next to St. Luke's. So, if you are not taking public transportation, you will need to look for street parking or an area parking lot.
September 26th is the Feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian, twin brothers and both doctors. They are mentioned by name in Eucharistic Prayer I. It is also the Feast of Saint Eleazar. It is the Feast of St. Senator and the Feast of Saint Nilus who founded the Abbey of Grottaferrata
It is also the Feast Day for the following saints and holy people
Amantius of Tiphernum
Callistratus of Constantinople
Colman of Elo
Cyprian of Antioch
Eusebius of Bologna
Gideon the Judge
John of Meda
Justina of Antioch
Kaspar Stanggassinger
Blessed Louis Tezza
Marie Victoire Therese Couderc
Meugant
Stefano di Rossano Calabro
Vigilius of Brescia
The 12 Martyrs of Korea
Adolfo Martínez Sáez, Andrés Casinello Barroeta, Andreu Felíu Bartomeu, Antonio Cid Rodríguez, Ceferino Fernández Martínez, Crescencia Valls Espí, Fernando de Pablos Fernández, Francisco de Paula Roda Díaz, Ginés Céspedes Gerez, Jaime Calatrava Romero, José Casinello Barroeta, Josefa Romero Clariana, Manuel Legua Martí, María Jordá Botella, Pau Castellá Barberá, Rafaél Calatrava Ros, Teresa Rosat Balasch (Martyred in the Spanish Civil War)
Andrea da San Giminiano
Bonaventure Esteve Flors
Crescenza Valls Espi
Lucia from Caltagirone
Maria of the Nativity
September 25th is the Feast of Saint Firmin. It is the Feast of Saint Cadoc. It is also the Feast of Saint Finbar.
It is also the Feast day for the following saints and holy people:
Our Lady of San Nicolás
Our Lady, Star of the Sea
Anacharius of Auxerre
Aurelia of Macerata
Caian of Tregaian
Ceolfrid
Cleopas
Egelred of Crowland
Ermenfridus of Luxeuil
Formerio of Bañares
Fymbert
Herculanus the Soldier
Herman the Cripple
Marco Criado
Mewrog
Neomisia of Mecerata
Paphnutius of Alexandria
Principius of Soissons
Ruine
Sergius of Moscow
Solemnis of Chartres
The Holy Bishops of Milan
the Martyrs of Damascus
José Antón Gómez, Jose María Bengoa Aranguren, Josep Capdevila Portet, Josep Maria Vidal Segú, Juan Agustín Codera Marqués, Juan Castro Luque, Juan Elías Medina, Julio Esteve Flors, Luis Huerta Lara, Pedro Leoz Portillo, Rafael Pardo Molina, Tomás Gil de La Cal (Martyred in the Spanish Civil War)
Beatrice of Castille
Ermengarda
Ketevan of Georgia
Arnulf of Sens
Christopher of La Guardia
September 24th is the Feast of Saint Gerard, who supposedly walked from Venice to Hungary, the country of which he is a Patron. It is the Feast of St. Pacific of San Severino. It is the Feast of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (patroness of Delaware). It is the Feast of the Blessed Columba Rawski.
It is the Feast day for these Saints and holy people:
Our Lady of Ransom
Our Lady of Val Camonica
Our Lady of Walsingham
Abadirus of Antinoë
Anathalon of Milan
Anthony Gonzalez
Anton Martin Slomsek
Colomba Matylda Gabriel
Coprio
Erinhard
Isarnus of Toulouse
Lupus of Lyons
Pacificus of Severino
Paphnutius of Egypt
Rusticus of Clermont
Terence of Persaro
Ysarn of Saint Victor
Robert Hardesty and William Spenser (who were Martyred in England)
the 49 Martyrs of Chalcedon
Andochius, Felix, Thyrsus (Martyrs of Autun)
Hermann of Kreitenach, Urban of Nuremberg, Wolfang of Steinkirchen (Martyrs of Enzersdorf)
Antonio Pancorbo López, Celedonio Martínez Infante, Encarnación Gil Valls, Esteban García y García, José María Ferrándiz Hernández, José Ramón Ferragud Girbes, Juan Francisco Joya Corralero, Luis de Erdoiza Zamalloa, Manuel Gómez Contioso, Melchor Rodríguez Villastrigo, Pascual Ferrer Botella, Perfecto Becerril Merino, Rafael Rodríguez Mesa, Ramon Roca Buscallà, Santiago Arriaga Arrien (Martyred in the Spanish Civil War)
Dalmazio Moner
Robert of Knaresborough
Kuniald of Salzburg
09/23/2026
September 23 is the Feast of Pio of Pietrelcina (aka Padre Pio) who was canonized in 2002. It is the Feast of St. Linus (Pope). it is also the Feast of Saint Thecla, whose feast day was suppressed in 1969.
For more about St. Padre Pio, go to this link: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/saints/09/23/st--pius-of-pietrelcina--priest-.html
It is also the Feast Day for the following saints and holy people:
Our Lady of Valvenecra
Alfonso Burgos
Adamnan of Iona
Bernardina Maria Jablonska
Cissa of Northumbria
Constantius of Ancona
Elizabeth of the Visitation
Émilie Tavernier Gamelin
Francisco de Paula Victor
Guy of Durnes
Helen Duglioli
Jozef Stanek
Peter Acontanto
Polyxena
Sosius of Misenum
Blessed William Way (not directly affiliated with the William Way community Center)
Xantippa
Zechariah
The 4 Martyrs of Syracuse
Crispulo Moyano Linares, José Santos Ortega, María Josefa del Río Messa, Norberto Cembranos de la Verdura, Purificación Ximénez y Ximénez, Sofía Ximénez y Ximénez del Río, and Vicente Ballester Far (Martyred in the Spanish Civil War)
Antonio, Cristobal, Juan (Three Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala)
Ascension of San Joseph Calasanz Llored Marco
Rebecca the Matriarch
lfwold of Northumbria
Ulpia Victoria
St. Pius of Pietrelcina, priest - Information on the Saint of the Day - Vatican News See Vatican News to discover the life-story and message of St. Pius of Pietrelcina, priest, the Saint of the Day 23 September
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