• Tyler Clementi Foundation

1156 entries.

Margaret Barry from Philadelphia

Thank you for being courageous. Why though isn’t the rest of the Church leadership standing up for and welcoming all of God’s children, as you have done?

Emilio Savinelli from Wilton

Hate no one. Love everyone.

Beatrice from New York

Thank you! May God keep blessing you always 🙏

Fr. Charles Wolff from Louisville, KY

Thank your Graces for following the Lead of Pope Francis in promoting that we are all God's children and to be treated with love and acceptance.

Matthew Buttrey from New York

Thank you for your leadership and for seeking to make the Church more inclusive. While I feel the Church should go farther, standing against hate should be completely non-controversial. I encourage Cardinal Timothy Dolan to join in the spirit of Jesus's love and Pope Francis's compassion by protecting the LGBT youth.

Frank Yeomans M.D. from New York

Thank you for speaking up for true Christian values in a way that will make for less emotional suffering.

Becky Frett from Chicago

Thank you for your leadership.

Beth Lenahan from Ghent, NY

Sara Damewood from Leesville

Thank you for your courage and compassion!

Ted Miles from Tomkins Cove

All people are created in God's image. All are loved by God. Our sisters and brothers who are marginalized need such reminders and advocacy. Thank you for speaking up, providing caring support and advocacy to our LGBTQ young people, and witnessing to the truth of love.

Julie Matta from Kensington, MD

Thank you for living the Word and being God's light in this world for ALL of us. You are true leaders.

Kathy Hart from Prairie Village, KS

Thank you for supporting our LGBT young people!

Louis Lenzmeier from Plymouth

Thank you to these wonderful leaders for stepping up, leading by example, and supporting the Lord's message on inclusivity in the church.

Antonio Pilla from Toronto, Canada

Thank you.

Michelle Sheibley from Havertown

Thank you for focusing on the love that God and the Church has for our LBGT sisters & brothers!

Bradley Kreger from Clinton Twp

This is the right thing to do. Thank you for doing what Jesus would do. The LGBTQ community needs our support. Thank you!

James Leathers from Washington, DC

Helen Kreitzer from North Olmsted

In support and appreciation for all who join in this affirmation

Mary Rychlik from Orlando, FL

Thank you for this showing of kindness and compassion.

Kevin Michael Rodríquez, MI, MTS from Holtville

All are created in the image and likeness of our Creator - and are thus entitled to inalienable dignity, respect, and equal protection under law. LGBTQ+ youth are disproportionately victims of bullying, depression, and suicide. It is heartening to see this statement of solidarity and hope. I am grateful to and proud of our Bishop, Robert McElroy, and his auxiliary, John Dolan, for their leadership and witness on this issue. I am a proud catholic and proud ally. Ad maiorem Dei gloriam. #LoveWins #LGBTQLivesMatter #DioceseOfSanDiego #RainbowCatholics

Cathereine Raffaele from Pittsburgh

Tharon Moore from Gainesville

Thank you for shining this light of hope and love on the lives of these beautiful children of God at such a time as this.

Jennifer Neimann

Thank you

Patrick Kinney from Waterloo

Thank you on behalf of my family.

Catherine Frink from Davis

Thank you for your courageous leadership. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Sally Monahan from Mahwah

I stand with all people who work to protect LGBT Youth and I thank Cardinal Tobin for his leadership in Newark NJ.

Jenny O-R from Alhambra

Thank you for taking a stand for Love and not judgmentalism against others who are different.

Jenny O-R from Alhambra

Thank you for taking a stand for Love and not judgmentalism against others who are different.

Linda Molloy from Malta

Thank you. I am a senior citizen in upstate New York. I am disappointed in our bishop for not signing Bishop Scharfenberger)as well as Cardinal Dolan from NYC

Barry Sullivan from Roseville

Thank you for representing Christ in our troubled world!

Barb Contreras from Toledo

Norma Hall from Burnsville

Jeriann F McEvoy from Easton, PA

Thank you for recognizing the humanity of LGBTQ persons and speaking out against the bullying and ostracizing they suffer in our Church and society.

Allison Strupczewski from Norfolk, VA

Lapsed Catholic. The Church has an incredible opportunity for inclusiveness and healing in the name of Christ. It’s not modernization; it’s the fulfillment of the word of God.

Karen McGrath from Coventry

Thank you for your compassion and leadership. I wish my bishop (Bishop Thomas J Tobin) could acknowledge that we are all formed in God's image.

Lauren from Memphis

As a former Catholic school teacher who felt pressured to hide my identity, I thank you for your courage.

Michelle Maher from Seattle

I am a middle school teacher at a Catholic school. On behalf of my students and LBGTQ students everywhere, thank you for leading by example with your signature.

Maureen from College Park

Thank you for encouraging others to realize that we are ALL God's children.

Mary Durbin from Dallas

Debra Piper from Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Elizabeth O’Connell from Memphis, TN

Thank you for sharing God‘s love.

Dennise O'Grady from Bay Head

Thank you to all the bishops for standing behind Jesus's radical inclusivity.

Frances from Oshkosh

Thank you so much! Hoping our Bishop Ricken joins you soon.

Jacqueline M Morin from Wake Forest, NC

Mary Brienza from West Orange, NJ

Thank you for standing publicly with our LGBTQ brothers and sisters. We are all perfectly made - just as we are.

Kathy Hughes from Nicholasville KY

Thank you for welcoming all of God's children. So proud that our own Bishop John Stowe is part of this group and leads with compassion.

Yanny Fernandez from Hudson, FL

We are so proud ,dear Bishops ,for your courage in showing the True Love of God in standing up for His Beloved LGBT children. We urge the rest of the Catholic hierarchy to Show God's Love too. Thank you for leading by example! 💗🙏🏽🌟

Sara R from Santa Rosa

Thank you so much for saying this!

Frank Knight from Florence, OR

Thank you for exemplifying God's love.

Susan from Marlboro, NY

Thank you Cardinal Tobin from a former parishioner in your archdiocese, and to all who participate in God’s work!

Donna S from Northville

Thank you Bishop Gumbleton, we are all God’s children and all are loved and valued

Anissa Rivera from Duarte CA

Barb Trudel from Shrewsbury MA

Thank you for supporting LGBTQ youth with your assurance that the God who created us is the God who loves us -in all our wondrous expressions.

Shirley Robless from Oak Ridge,NC

We are so proud ,dear Bishops ,for your courage in showing the True Love of God in standing up for His Beloved LGBT children. We urge the rest of the Catholic hierarchy to Show God's Love too

Mary Baville from San Dimas, Calif.

Thank you so much for finally speaking out. You have renewed my faith in the truth.

Paula Delfs from Richmond

Thank you for your leadership in being shepherds in the footprints of Jesus.

Kathy Paulin from Vernal, UT

thank you for speaking up

Sandy Molnar from Lafayette Hill

Deborah Primiano from Ridgewood NJ

Thanks to Bishop Tobin and all the bishops!

Christine Barboriak from Durham

Thank you for reminding us that God loves us all!

Pat VonFeldt from Arvada

Please, Archbishop of Denver, please sign this document. These folks are our sisters & brothers with the same love & dignity of God indwelling. Two are MY children!!

Keith Osterhage from Fairfax Station

God created LGBT people. It is NOT a choice.

Mary Ellen M Banks from Charlemont

Thank you to these Bishops for supporting our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters who are LGBT. We are all made in the image and likeness of God, and all humans deserve to be treated equally as the children of God. It is time for our communities ad churches to recognize this.

SUSAN W DEVANEY from HALLSVILLE MO

Thank you for loving ALL God's children.

Porter Ballard Keller from Old Bridge, NJ

Dear Cardinal Tobin and Bishops, I am so grateful for your care and concern for our LGBT community. You are a living example of the inclusive love Jesus offered to all!

Marilyn Mauriello from Charleston SC

Jane Argento from Pasadena

Thank you!

Barbara Heller from Altöttting Bavaria

Thank you.

Deacon Stephen Yusko from Babylon, NY

I want to thank these bishops for doing the right thing! I strongly encourage Bishop John Barres to add his name to this most important document as we look to protect and welcome the LGBTQ community.

Maggie Scannell from Chicago, IL

Thank you for your leadership!

Peter Drake from Sonoma

Thank you to Jane Clementi and the leadership of the Tyler Clementi Foundation, for reaching out and being persistent with the Catholic faith. And, to these Bishop leaders for stepping forward to proclaim that it’s OK to be who we are. As Father Richard Rohr once said to me, “Peter, I am glad that you are ready to be the man that God made you to be.” Amen!

Michael Unger from Kelseyville

Thank you!

Stephen Soich from Littleton, CO

Thanks for being an example of Christ in our Church.

Joel Burcham from Norman

Thank you for "being counted" on this effort to better safeguard the life and dignity of LGBT youth!

Linda C Stark from Louisville

With much gratitude, Linda Stark, Louisville KY

Robyn Caponi from Indianapolis

Thank you for supporting our brothers and sisters.

Susan Kendrat from Long Valley

Thank you for reaching out to ALL of God's beloved children.

Ruth Woodlen from Harrisburg, PA

Thank you for your bold leap of faith. Remaining faithful to Jesus' commandment to love all of God's children is hard and risky in our culture. Your courage is noticed and applauded

Saul Farias from San Juan Capistrano

I appreciate the statement, but the damage done by teachings of us being intrinsically disordered are deep and take a long time to heal and took me stepping away from the church to do so. As shepherds your responsibility is to bring us back, but words will not suffice in this matter.

Sharon Noone from Dover

Thank you for your leadership.

Elizabeth T. Cavaluzzo from Garden City

Thank you to all the Catholic leaders who are standing up for the rights of our LGBTQI population! We are all created by the same God and are all equal in every way. God is infallible!

Juan loredo from Rake iowa

We all humans and if we believe in JESUS we should treat each other equally

Mary from St.Charles

Blessings to you for the blessings you bring to others...

Denise Ryan from Toledo

The good news is for everyone! Let’s show our faith in action and recognize the dignity of all.

Mark Gorsuch from Ashland

Thank you for showing God’s love to those who often don’t feel it.

Michelle Rego from St Petersburg

Thanks for acting in a Christ -like way

Annette Magjuka from Greenwood

LGBT people deserve to be full members of the church, eligible for all sacraments, including matrimony.

Nancy Kaye Holcomb from Seattle

Hope Hanafin from Venice

Thank you for standing up for those in our family

Regina D. from Cleveland, OH

This is a right to life issue. The Church needs to do better.

Vera Candelmo from East Greenwich, RI

All children of God...no exceptions.

Claudia Withers from Alto

In gratitude for your stand for love and understanding.

Mary Rosdahl from COEUR D ALENE

Thanks for your courage and support of justice.

Melissa Chedid from New Brunswick

Denise Castillo

This is wonderful! In the words of a dear friend of mine, “I love, love!” ♥️♥️

Monica Soule from New Windsor, NY

Thank you, Bishops for recognizing the dignity and worth of all human beings.

Kathy Whittle from Saint John, NB Canada

I went to High School in the 70s and my best friend was gay. I watched him suffer every single day. We are still close friends but he had to move away to know Peace.

Kenneth Morrison from Spring

To be pro life means to nurture all life. Too often we have been destructive. I appreciate this step towards respect and dignity for a group that seldom receives it.

Emma Grayeb from Reston, VA

We have been teaching that God is LOVE and that ALL LOVE comes from GOD and yet, sometimes it takes courage to stand for love in the Catholic Church. Thank you for standing for what is right and should be unquestionable.

Candice Luebke from Wisconsin

Thank you for being faithful stewards of your entire flock. A special thank you to Bishop Biegler~ standing for justice to those who have been sexually abused by clergy; most recently, the investigation of Hart and the disconcerting response from Rome. I understand the *battle*. A survivor of the Diocese of Green Bay, Wisconsin.

Melissa Thornton from Red Bank

Jesus died for us all and we can only be in communion with Him by providing pastoral care to all his children. I am very encouraged. Pax et Bonum

Lucy Landry from Brusly, LA

Thank you all for caring.

Fr Victor Ray from St Petersburg, FL

Thank you for standing up for ALL, we are ALL Gods creatures created in his image, whatever our national, racial, ethnic, economic, ideological or theological differences. We are one!

Kathrine Schneider from Santa Barbara

Thank you for your example of following Jesus. Truly walking in his shoes and loving all.

Bev from Mead WA

Thank you so much for showing the love of God to the world

Nancy from Philadelphia

Thank you! ALL of us are children of God, who makes NO mistakes in Creation. What else is there to say?

Nancy from Philadelphia

Thank you! ALL of us are children of God, who makes NO mistakes in Creation. What else is there to say?

Susan Glenfield from San Jose

Thank you for having the courage to speak up!

Eleonora from Rome

Thank you ❤️🙏

Rhonda Markham from Grand Rapids

Christine Manara

Thanks for sharing the love that Jesus wanted us all to have.

Marian Beall from Columbus, MS

Thank you for leading our Curch with open, loving hearts!

Janice K-L from Lake Forest, IL

God bless you all!

Janet Castaneda from Rocklin

James Cavendish from Tampa

Thank you, bishops, for showing that you care about the wellbeing of all of God's children.

Patricia from Newark, DE

Mary Margaret Cole from Lakeside Park, KY

Thank you for your courageous statement. I feel sure Jesus would’ve said the same thing!

KAREN L HASSAN from Mesa, AZ

Thank you so much for taking this first step. I am saddened by much of the bullying, division, and hatred we see in our Church. This is the first of many steps that we must take with our Church until we truly love our neighbors as we are asked to do by God.

Matt Mulligan from BLOOMINGTON

"And the second is like unto it, thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."

Kama Ogden from Lincoln

Thank you all so much for showing that Christ’s Love is for everyone.

Deborah Clark from New York

Deacon Kevin McCarthy from Springfield

Mary Walsh from St Louis, MO

All life is sacred.

Kate O’Brien from Rumson, NJ

Thank you so much!

Annette McClellan from Liberty SC

I wish more Bishops would sign. Thank you for being a voice for our brothers and sisters who’ve been far too marginalized.

Patricia Thomas O.P. from New Orleans, LA

It is so good that we can get into this conversation whether all of the Bishops sign off or not. Our Church says all are welcome so let's practice that!

Carron Leon from West Hollywood

Thank you for supporting this initiative.

Catherine Moscarello from Columbus, NJ

United in love for all God's children.

Elaine Laughlin from Lucas, TX

Thank you for spreading love.

Rick J. Wilson from Dallas by way of Cleveland

As a product of Catholic education (elementary though undergrad) and member of the LGBTQ Catholic community, THANK YOU for taking this bold step to create a more inclusive and loving church, society and broader community of faith.

GAil Mumma from Middletown NJ

Thank you ❤️

John Devine from Toledo

Thank you for supporting all people made in the image of God!

Nancy O'Sullivan from Uxbridge, MA

Thank you for your courage.

Kunthea Thach-Nguyen from Olathe

We are all God's children. Thank you for standing up and speaking out.

Elaine Keenan, OP from Roseland, NJ

Grateful, especially, for Cardinal Tobin’s leadership.

Bob L. from Baltimore

I have many friends in the LBGT community, some I met in Catholic Schools and others through my work or just in every day life. They are among the most caring and generous humans I know. Thanks to all Catholics and especially to these bishops for standing up for this special group, who simply deserve our love & kindness.

Deacon B. Parkinson from New Haven, Ct.

Christian from Forst, Germany

God bless you for your courage! Please keep on going, thank you very much!

Felipe Filomeno from Baltimore

Thank you for making us feel welcome and closer to the Church and for believing in love as the central message of Christ.

Laura from New York

This is a ray of light, I’m so glad to see people in a position to make real change happen, stepping up and entering the conversation around keeping our LGBTQ community safe. All Gods children deserve to be loved, respected, honored and kept safe, emotionally and physically.

Patrick Egan, Vice Chair, Pastoral Council, Church of St. Francis Xavier from New York, NY

Thank you! May more members of our Church leadership be called to join with you.

Renita Brummer from St. Louis

Thanks for being the light.

Sofia Fascio from Montebello, Ca

Thank you

Peggie Lorenzo from Citrus Heights

God created us all in His image; thank you for sharing His love for ALL His creatures!

Karen Jennings from Hampton

Thank you to the Bishops for signing this! This shows that you care about all people, all of us. No one should ever be bullied! No ONE!

Mary Terese from Scituate MA

Beverly Munson from Kapolei, HI

Thank you for standing up for the LBGTQ Community & promoting the belief that we are all God's children.

Lorraine Stanbach from Springfield PA

Love as Jesus loves.

Bart Kelleher from Sarasota Florida

Thank you to the signers. Anything from Venice Florida diocese?

Eileen Quesenberry from Jonesborough, Tn

Thank you for using your voices for such an important issue.

Mary from Ames

Thank you! God made all of us.

Sandra Carpenter from Eloy, AZ

Thank you for caring for all lives

Rev. Dr. LL DuBreuil from Highland Park NJ

Created in God's image, we are all beloved!

Andrea Bastiani Archibald, Ph.D. from Pelham, NY

It is always the right time to do what’s right. Never too late! Thank you.

Kathryn C Hudson from Wilmington, DE

Bill Holland from Milwaukee

Too often, I hear stories of LGBT Catholics feeling like they have no home in the church. Too often have clergy turned a blind eye to the bullying and negative way Catholics portray LGBT people in and outside the church. This is a beautiful step in the right direction. Thank you for this.

Sue Ickes from East Moline

For family and friends! God loves you!

Ali from Petaluma

As a queer Catholic who is navigating the delicate balance of honoring Church teachings with being honest with and loving myself, thank you for signing this. There is a long road ahead, but this is a heartening step in the right direction.

Fr. David O'Leary, S.T.L., D.Phil. from Wayland, MA

Thank you for caring.

Annice Barber from Iredell, TX

Thank you for standing strong on the side of compassion and for living Christ's message of love ❤️

Fr. David O'Leary, S.T.L., D.Phil. from Wayland, MA

Marcia Kostielney from Rohnert Park,CA

Thank you for standing up for the marginalized. Praying all bishops will realize and support that all are welcome at God’s table.

Dan Braccio from Bridgeport

Thank you to the U.S. Bishops who have already signed on to this declaration! God has always been on the side of all of these people. Your recognition of that is an appropriate response to the Gospel mandate so that "whatever you do to the least of these, you do to me." Please encourage your brother bishops to pray, reflect, and find it in their hearts to also support this statement publicly.

Penny from Baton w

Thank you for showing what a true follower of Christ should be.

Diane O’Donnell from Northampton, MA

Thank you for seeing the face of Christ in all your brothers and sisters.

Camilla F Martocchia from Charlotte NC

Thank you for being true examples of what the shepherd of your flock should be.

Jayne Burke from Rehoboth Beach DE

Thank you.

Owen m borda from Cortlandt Manor

Thank you for making this important message clear to the millions who need to hear it

Ken from Kent, WA

Thank you for supporting all of our brothers and sisters.

Mariel Noyes from Santa Clarita, CA

Thank you! God loves all His children.

Nancy from Cincinnati

In deep gratitude to the Bishops who understand the importance of accepting all God's Children. We are all made in God's image and all are deserving of love and acceptance. Of course, no surprise, Cincinnati Archbishop Schnur has not signed.

Belinda DiMarcello from Apex, NC

Josephine Hahn from Muncie Indiana

Thank you Bishops , for standing in solidarity with our LGBT brothers and sisters ..giving hope and love where so often it is not evident ..

Lynn Busia from Torrance CA

Thank you. You are all courageous men of God.

Rebecca Brynga from Milton, VT

Thank you for supporting forward and modern thinking, acceptance, love, and all in light of our faith. I hope Vermont’s bishop joins in with support soon!

Catherine Lennon from Milwaukee

Carol Johnston from Fort Collins, CO

Please jump on board archdiocese of Denver.

Paula Marano from Coeur d’Alene

Thank you for responding generously to the needs of others, that is the life and value of LGBT youth. Doing so provides hope and light for youth and models the Jesus traits of care, compassion, love, justice. Gratitude ❣️

Lauren

Thank you for acknowledging the light that shines in all God's children.

Kathryn Larkin from Seal Beach, Ca

Thank you.

Patti Usack from Kent

Thank you Bishops for your great example of leadership and caring for all individuals. Just wishing more would follow in your path.

Jay Bauer from Syracuse

This is a good first step, but our Church knows sexual orientation has nothing to do with morality anymore than eye color does. We need to recognize LGBT folks as full members of our Church.

William Miller from Girard

Maura from Philadelphia, PA

Thank you. John 13:34-36 "I give you a new commandment, that you love one another. Just as I have loved you, you also should love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.” It's that simple. Thank you for making your voice heard on this issue.

Abby from Columbus

Thank you for emphasizing the love and compassion for all people taught to us by Jesus Christ. I pray more bishops open their hearts and minds to truly reflect the message of the Gospels.

Jennifer Dougherty from Philadelphia

Jeanne Kiley from High Point

Thank you for living the Gospel and exhibiting leadership to the faithful.

Anna G. L. from Valencia

Thank you! ❤️❤️❤️

Mary Angela Brinton from Muncie, Indiana

May we all come to know that God Loves all of us exactly as we were created.

Joyce Dominguez from Arvada

Love is love.

Anne Hansen from Camarillo

Anthony Smith from Chatham

Stephanie G from Michigan

Thank you!!!

Maria P Fitzpatrick from Lexington

Thank you for affirming the worth of every life.

Mary Lou White from Georgetown, KY

Thank you so much.

Veronica Ticas-Ludewig from East Meadow, New York

Thank you so much for taking a stand, and supporting the LGBTQ community.

Christina Flum from Cincinnati

Thank you and blessings

Patty Armstrong from Pineville, NC

Thank you for signing and reminding all of the dignity of every human life that God Himself designed and created.

joseph p rodriguez from San Francisco

God's LGBTQ children have special gifts, including the healing of families and communities. Thank you for speaking up.

Laura Travis from Washington DC

Thank you for this beautiful and inclusive message.

Debbie Brooks from El Paso

Thank you for stand up ashamed and bigotry and doing what our lord would do. Much love and respect. 💜💜

Diane Peters from Huntington Woods

Thank you for supporting and showing love to the LGBT youth in our communities. I will be so happy if/when Archbishop Allen Vigneron adds his name!

Kathy Dunbeck from Westborough

Thank you

Jessica Hatfield from Springfield

We are all God’s children!

David from Berkeley

Thank you for the compassionate voices!!

Leah Davidson from Albuquerque

Thank you, Archbishop Wester and colleagues, for expressing Christ's love in our damaged world.

Bonnie J Adams from Tipp City, Ohio

Thank you loving and serving all the children of God.

Alisenne Turner from Dallas

Thank you for your courage and commitment to bringing all of God’s people deeper into the folds of the Catholic Church.

Diane Trinkaus from Bloomingburg, NY

Thank you Bishops for welcoming us into your hearts and churches!

Kathleen Robinson from St. Louis

Charles Awanda from Goodyear

We need to protect the most vulnerable in our society. Bullying shouldn't be tolerated in schools. Although we don't support the homosexual act charity toward the person should be paramount. Thank you Bishops

Rev. Michael Lynch from Queens, NY

This is such important work and ministry. Thank you for your witness to truth, beauty, and goodness.

Sheila Cronin from WEST HARTFORD

Thank you, thank you, thank you for being the voice of the Mystical Body of Christ in such a very, very important matter. To see any child of God treated as "less" - or worse, tormented and endangered - is a tragedy and a travesty. Your clear support and leadership in this is such an important part of the "Pro-Life" commitment that we all profess. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

Deirdre Braun from Branford CT

My thanks to the bishops who are doing what Jesus would do!

Natalia Johnson from Richardson, TX

Thank you for standing for those on the margins. Every life is worthy of love and compassion and it brings me joy to see church leaders stand against hate. This is a big step in healing the divide and strengthening relationship with God in communities who have been excluded. Thank you, thank you!

Patty Kean from Plymouth

Thank you to the Bishops for adding their names to this initiative and standing with the LGBTQ and their loved ones. God is love.

Mary Nicklaus from Fort Myers, Florida

Thank you for supporting! God loves all of us and tells us not to judge.

Julianne Bancroft from Los Alamitos

Thank you for reaffirming that we are all made in the likeness of God.

Nancy Britton from Chula Vista

Thank you, Bishop McElroy and Bishop Dolan, for signing this statement which shows love and respect towards children of God. I am proud to be a member of the Diocese of San Diego.

Kathleen Martino from Pittsburgh, PA

We are all created in God’s image and likeness. God is Love!! Thank you for signing ❤️

Mary Robins from Newport, RI

Thank you!

Joan M. Kluck from Bothell, WA

Thank you, Bishops, for leading the way in the support of these precious young people. We are all God's family and we need to be there for each other in every way possible.

Evan Swinehart from Nashville

Thanks so much for your support

Dcn Joe DePage from Santa Cruz, CA

Thank you.

Lorraine Kirker from Coupeville, WA

Thank you and bless all who support and advocate for the LGBTQ community. They are us. We are all beloved of God.

Matt Downey from New Orleans

Thank you for following Christ. For those not yet signing on... this should not be hard.

John Adams from Essex Junction

Thank you for signing. I have seen the fears, tears and wounds of many young people in my career as an educator from bullying because they were "different". They are not :disordered". They are so worthy of love and support. Blessings.

Michelle from Boston

Thank you

Anthony B from Ferndale, WA

Thank you for standing with the LGBT Youth. Jesus always stood with those who were the "others" in the community. His message was one always of Love. Thank you for continuing in his footsteps.

Nancy Robinson from Pittsburgh, PA

Thank you. You are alleviating unnecessary, thoughtless suffering.

Peggy Wisniewski from TOMS RIVER

erin kirchhardt from Chandler

Thank you for being the voice of reason and love in storm of ignorance and fear.

Gigi Jean Eakins from Kent

This is what our loving God calls us to each day. Please Seattle Archbishop Etienne, it is time. Prayer for us all.

Regina Petrecca from Reston, VA

Thank you for acknowledging that we are ALL God's children.

Elizabeth Webster from Palmetto Bay Fl

Sue Schoenfelder from Saint Albans, MO

Thank you

Ellen from Columbus, Ohio

Thank you, for recognizing and respecting the Christ that lives within every human being.

Ashley from St. Louis

Thank you.

Michael Joseph from Nashua, NH

Dear Most Reverand Bishops and Archbishops: I am so grateful for your courage in standing up for all of the children of God. You have opened a positive dialogue in the name of those who Jesus loves, yet who have felt so marginalized in the past. My prayers are with you! 🙏

James Clementi from New York

Amy Erickson from Detroit Lakes, MN

Thank you for signing!

Catherine from Marquette

Thank you all for your courage, your leadership and your love!

Wilson Gautreaux from Mount Pleasant, SC

Thank you.

Deb Latham from Darien, CT

Thank you for reminding our LGBT community that God is on their side!!!

Patricia Baley from Las Vegas

Thank you for leading on this simple truth- God loves all of us, having called us out of nothingness to exist as His beloved children, just as He fashioned us one by one. We are to follow suit, imitating our Lord in loving as He loves. I hope and pray you are joined by your brother bishops soon.

Eller Juco from Washington, DC

Bishop Prior Wenceslaus Tumuhimbise, OSB from Kampala

I would like to add a voice by thanking these great men of God for standing with this community. The members deserve love, compassion and inclusion. Big ups from Uganda.

Jill from Cincinnati, OH

I am so happy to see the number of bishops who support and love all increase. I do hope to eventually see our Archbishop on this list

Wayne from Gsell

Thank you, Gentlemen!

I would like to thank the Bishops for adding the names to this initiative