Owning Our Faith

Jaszver Bauzon discusses his process of reconciling his faith with his sexuality and talks about his confirmation experience.

Xorje Olivares shares struggles of living out his identity; equal parts being Catholic, gay and Latino.

Nana Fotsch and her four gay grandchildren gather to discuss coming out stories, reconciling sexuality and faith, and experience attending Catholic schools.

Eve Tushnet shares her understanding of sexuality and faith and provides suggestions on how the Church can better provide pastoral care to LGBT people.

Katie Chiarantona discusses why she struggles with the Church’s stance on LGBT people as a straight Catholic woman.

The Putorti family shares why it is so important for families to be accepting and loving of their children regardless of sexuality or gender identity.

Mateo Williamson discusses transition, spiritual journey, and work at LGBT homeless youth shelter.

Mike Roper shares his personal story and discusses how he reconciled his faith with his sexuality.

Father Patrick J. Conroy discusses sexuality and faith and recognizes how LGBT people are gifts to the Church.

Matt & Rick Vidal discuss their coming out story, relationship, marriage and faith.

Hilary Howes, Celestine Howes and Alithea Howes share their story, discuss Hilary's transition and reflect on their Catholic faith.