The Rainbow Sash Movement had its beginning in England. Nick Holloway was the first GLBT
Catholic to wear the Rainbow Sash, a movement was born. The Rainbow Sash than traveled to
Australia where it developed into a ecumenical group. It's leadership was no longer strictly Catholic
The US Rainbow Sash Movement was founded by Joe Murray, and he became the first US
Convener. He honors the founder's purpose to begin a dialogue within the Church about human
sexuality, and the dignity of GLBT people. The US Rainbow Sash Movement has remained a
Catholic Organization in membership and leadership.
We wear Rainbow Sashes on Pentecost Sunday each year because we understand Pentecost as a
celebration of the whole Church. The Bishops response to our form of self identification has been
to refuse us the Holy Eucharist. They claim by self identifying we are protesting, so if we remain
hidden we can receive the body and blood of Christ. In light of what the Catechism says that
homosexual people "must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of
unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided" (CCC 2358). There is something morally
incoherent about that position.
Catholic to wear the Rainbow Sash, a movement was born. The Rainbow Sash than traveled to
Australia where it developed into a ecumenical group. It's leadership was no longer strictly Catholic
The US Rainbow Sash Movement was founded by Joe Murray, and he became the first US
Convener. He honors the founder's purpose to begin a dialogue within the Church about human
sexuality, and the dignity of GLBT people. The US Rainbow Sash Movement has remained a
Catholic Organization in membership and leadership.
We wear Rainbow Sashes on Pentecost Sunday each year because we understand Pentecost as a
celebration of the whole Church. The Bishops response to our form of self identification has been
to refuse us the Holy Eucharist. They claim by self identifying we are protesting, so if we remain
hidden we can receive the body and blood of Christ. In light of what the Catechism says that
homosexual people "must be accepted with respect, compassion, and sensitivity. Every sign of
unjust discrimination in their regard should be avoided" (CCC 2358). There is something morally
incoherent about that position.
Communication
Who we are:
We are a cyber based organization. Our membership keeps in contact through our web site, and
email. Soon we hope to have pod casts available on current events within the Church.
email. Soon we hope to have pod casts available on current events within the Church.
Highlights
The US Rainbow Sash Movement uses its expertise in the media to have a balanced public
conversation with the US Bishops. It is important GLBT Catholics have access to the media in
order to get their side out. The organizational focus is to begin a conversation about respect and
diversity within the Church.
We do not seek separate Liturgies. Our membership is encouraged to be active in their local
parishes. The best way to correct false impressions is to let your spiritual neighbor know you.
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conversation with the US Bishops. It is important GLBT Catholics have access to the media in
order to get their side out. The organizational focus is to begin a conversation about respect and
diversity within the Church.
We do not seek separate Liturgies. Our membership is encouraged to be active in their local
parishes. The best way to correct false impressions is to let your spiritual neighbor know you.
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About Us
Rainbow Sash Movement
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