The following links provide information that is faithful to the Catholic Church’s teachings regarding the human person and the virtue of chastity.

Courage

Courage, an apostolate of the Roman Catholic Church, ministers to those with same-sex attractions and their loved ones. It has been endorsed by the Pontifical Council for the Family and our beloved John Paul II said of this ministry, "COURAGE is doing the work of God!" - Visit their website >

Encourage

Encourage is a ministry within Courage dedicated to the spiritual needs of parents, siblings, children, and other relatives and friends of persons who have same-sex attractions.

Standing by the true teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, Encourage members support one another and their loved ones through discussion, prayer and fellowship. - Visit their website >

Additional Information

Contact Denise Northup at The Chancery: 316.269.3900, ext. 108 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Recommended Reading

Homosexuality and the Catholic Church: Clear Answers to Difficult Questions, by Fr. John F. Harvey, O.S.F.S.