Join us for a Q&A screening and chat with Sr. Jeannine Gramick
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Dear {{Constituent First Name}},
We are happy to share the latest news from DignityUSA this Easter season.
Sr. Jeannine Gramick Screening Event
Please join DignityUSA and Dignity Philadelphia on Sunday, April 28, 2pm ET/11am PT for the screening premiere of a Q&A with Sr. Jeannine Gramick recorded in May 2023 as part of Dignity Philadelphia’s 50th Anniversary celebration. In the video, Sr. Jeannine talks about her role in the founding of Dignity Philadelphia, including her friendship with Dominic Bash, and being set on the path of advocating for LGBTQIA+ people in the Catholic Church.
Sr. Jeannine will be present to share a few words about all that has taken place since the recording in May 2023, including her meeting with Pope Francis and the Vatican’s announcement in late 2023 about blessing same-sex unions.
Preregister for Our 2025 Conference for a Chance to Win Two Free Nights
Preregister for our 2025 conference by April 30, 2024 for a chance to win 2 free nights at the conference hotel. With a deposit of $100.00, you can secure your spot AND get a discount on the registration cost.
Our conference will be held July 4-6, 2025 at Embassy Suites in Dublin, OH, just outside of Columbus. The hotel rate of $149 (plus tax) per night is for up to 4 people in the suite and includes breakfast daily and an afternoon reception. The hotel also provides free parking. We are excited to be returning to the Midwest, and to a state where we have three chapters of dedicated Dignity members ready to welcome us!
Preregistration is valid through April 30, 2025.
We give full refunds through April 15, 2025. After that, a $50 service fee applies.
Do you have the time, energy and commitment to help shape DignityUSA’s future? Nominations for four at-large Board member seats are now open. Please consider stepping forward or nominating someone for this role. Information is available at Serving on the DignityUSA Board | DignityUSA
Nominations close April 30.
To nominate yourself or someone else, click the button below.
Join Dignity Detroit for their 50th Anniversary Celebration!
The Anniversary Dinner is on Saturday, May 18 at 6:00pm ET. Dinner includes hors d’oeuvres, dinner with three entrée choices; two free drink tickets per person, a dessert table, entertainment, and special guests from DignityUSA and Women of Dignity. Ticket are $50. Registration deadline is May 1.
DignityUSA will be offering a prayer session for all of the attendees at the Imago Dei conference taking place May 27-30, 2024 in Dayton, OH. The conference is sponsored by the Marianist Social Justice Collaborative and marks the 50th anniversary of the landmark 1974 Bergamo conference on Lesbian and Gay Ministry. Our prayer service will focus on how LGBTQIA+ people and allies image God in our world and church. If you would like to help plan this, please contact Marianne Duddy-Burke at execdir@dignityusa.org as soon as possible.
Aging with Dignity Special Announcement
Gene Corpuz of Dignity Honolulu has been invited to join the Long-Term Care Equality Advisory Council, a project of SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The Foundation promotes equitable and inclusive Long-Term Care and Senior Housing Communities for LGBTQIA+ residents and their families.
Gene has unique experience with long term residential care and brings a deep commitment to LGBTQIA+ equality through his work with Aging with Dignity and with Dignity Honolulu chapter. He will join the Council as its first representative from the State of Hawaii.
Congratulations, Gene!
Volunteer Shout Out at Friday Night Supper Program
One of our Dignity Philadelphia and Boston members, Barbara Gindhart, was acknowledged by the Friday Night Supper Program for her outstanding volunteer work. Here is the announcement from their newsletter:
"We'd like to give a huge shout-out to Barbara this month for her amazing help in the kitchen!
Barbara is a member of the Arlington Street Church and part of Dignity Boston. Barbara expressed her love for working as a team in the kitchen. The teamwork in creating recipes with a diverse group of volunteers is what makes her enjoy coming to the Friday Night Supper Program.
Outside of the kitchen, she enjoys baking and cooking!"
Congratulations, Barbara!
Upcoming Dignity Young Adults Meeting
Join Dignity Young Adults on April 25 for their monthly online gathering! Contact dyacteam@dignityusa.org for the meeting link or to be added to their mailing list.
Transitions
The Duddy-Burke family is proud to announce that Finn is now legally Finn Luke Duddy-Burke. A name-change ritual will be celebrated soon.
Please make note that we have updated our mailing address:
DignityUSA
51 Pleasant St. #1107
Malden, MA 02148
If you have automatic payments that are sent to our mailing address, please be sure to update your bank or financial institution to reflect this change. Thank you!
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