• Tyler Clementi Foundation

1156 entries.

Shane Swire from Lake Charles

Thank you for signing and supporting!

Marianna Moran from San Diego

Our God has love ❤️ for all his children. We appreciate you taking a stance on ignorance and fear. Everyone is welcome to the altar.

Carol Luckett from Louisville

Alberto Bueno from Tampa

Thank you for signing this on behalf of family and friends who are lgbtq. Peace and good.

Peter O'Connell from Centennial, CO

Thank you!

Diane Eggert from Birmingham, AL

It may sound trite, but what would Jesus do? Reading his words, I know He would act with compassion.

John Donner from Richmond

Jesus Christ hung and bled on the cross for each and every one of us. He made us, he loves us, and he has prepared a place for us. We must convert our hearts to love him and love one another, before our lives pass by.

Tom Murphy from Chicago

Thank you!

Kevin John Smith

Your signatures begin the process of healing, acceptance, and saving lives. Thank you for signing.

Michele Zabnicki from Bayonne

Thank you for taking a stand on this issue. Jesus loved everyone and we must as well.

Barbara from -

I want to thank all the clergies and religious who are advocating the lgbt Catholics . As I am part of the lgbt community, I spent quite a number of years being afraid that I would be persecuted in church. It was just recently that I met a priest who told me that God loves me and died not just for a group of person but everyone including me , including the lgbt community. He said there was nothing wrong I did , I am just loving another person. I am also so blessed to know a friend who is in the seminary who loves me for who I am too. I have known three wonderful priests who have accepted me for who I am and have not condemned me . I think that it has given me a whole new perspective of how amazing God's love is for me and everyone He has made.

James Manfre from Palm Coast Florida

Thank you for your spirit of inclusiveness that is foundation of our Catholic faith.

Valerie Stawisuck from Cuba, NY

Thank you for your efforts to protect all God’s children.

Adrianne Hamiltom from Falls Church, VA

Thank you for recognizing the power of love.

Monique Cellemme from RI

Thank you for your vocal support! -Catholic in RI

Elizabeth Mullaney from Raleigh

Thank you for publicly taking a stand on what we know, that our Creator loves all of us!

Jesabel Cruz from Port Monmouth

May God bless you for pointing out what should have been happening all along. We are all God's children and none of us deserve to be outcast, abused, harassed. We are all deserving of His love and we need to respect and love another as well.

Judy F from San Antonio

Lukas Mendoza from South Bend, IN

Thank you. All are welcome.

Jack Assaf from Broomfield, CO

Thank you for using your voice for the vulnerable in our community! This is an authentically Catholic mission. Thank you all for taking this courageous step when it would be easier to stay silent.

Jennifer Provissiero from VA

The responsibility of protecting LGBT youth belongs to all of us. #freeaunthugs

Juan Carlos Cruz from Philadelphia

Thank you!

Nancy Wilson from Scranton PA

Thanks so much for supporting some of our most vulnerable loved ones

Julie Seymour from Riverview, Michigan

While not LBGTQ, I still had a very hard childhood and adolescence. My local parish embraced me and kept me going. Thank you for loving our young people and giving them hope.

Eileen Mathy from Champaign

On behalf of the Peace and Justice Coalition at St Patrick in Urbana, Illinois and our LGBTQ+ ministry, we are extremely grateful for your leadership and witness to the Catholic Church and the world at large. We desperately need this pathway forward in loving one another and treating one another with full dignity and respect. We partner with you in ending homophobia in the church and in creating a welcoming home for all who enter our parish doors.

Lawrence R Blankemeyer from Richboro

What is our church made of, if not love, first and foremost? Thank you for supporting this urgently needed initiative.

Mary F Fox from Cape May

Thank you for your love and courage. We are all equal in the eyes of God and we are all loved.

Michael Holtz from Arlington, VA

Paula Nettleship from Pittsburgh

Thank you!!!

Mary Louise Chesley-Cora from Hockessin

I am most grateful see this support. It gives me hope in a time when I witness such a divided church! Your truth, compassion and witness to the gospel of Christ as well as your support of dear Pope Francis offers light to many of us who see such darkness. January 20 began a new day of promise. I pray more voices will follow.

Kyle Kramer from Lincoln

Thank you for emphasizing the love that God has for LGBT people!

John Fitzmorris from New Orleans

Congratulations to these bishops. Bullying is anti-Christ in the extreme and needs to be called out

Barbara Pigeon from Green Bay, WI

Thank you for your bold statements of love and support of all.

Steve Kovac from Kansas City

Thank you for your statement and showing us Jesus through your actions.

Mary Myers from Columbus OH

The Lord created and loves each of us as we are. Science and our Lord recognize there are great differences in people. We love and celebrate all creation, as they were created.

Christina Schunemann from BLUE HILL

Thank you to all for highlighting, supporting, and standing up for the importance of protecting all of our youth. I hope and pray every leader and member of the Catholic church joins you in this effort.

Peter P Budagher from Rio Rancho, New Mexico

Thank you all.

Tom Bartolomei from Hamilton NJ

Thank you for suppoting our LGBTQ+ sisters and brothers! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Kathy Tebbett from Queens New York

Words matter...thank you for using your voice for those most in need and vulnerable...

Lizi Dlugos from Jefferson, MD

Heather M from Lafayette

Thank you Bishops ❤️

Greg Principato from Alexandria VA

Thank you to the Bishops who have signed. Hoping my Bishop, Michael Burbidge will soon sign. Our Church must be more inclusive if it is to grow and truly serve all God’s people.

Robin from Morrilton

Thank you for standing up.

Fr. John Mulreany from New York

Thank you for signing.

Kathleen Sylvester from Dumont

Thank you for speaking truth and the message of the Gospel to our young people who so often feel rejected and alone.

Susan Craig from Bronx,NYC

Fr Jay DeFolco from Lake Stevens

Thank you

Dianne Martinez from Baytown tx

On behalf of my son, a daughter, a grandson, a godson gay and given to me by the God of Creation to be in my care...God honored me with them and many beautiful gay friends because he knew I would love them. My son is in heaven with God and he knows the truth. He is in a place loved and protected. His church never welcomed him but there were a few priests who did. His family adored him as well. You have done a good thing...a beginning.

Joe Byrne from Baltimore

We must protect and cherish our LGBT+ youth.

Paul Gallamore Jr from Indianapolis

May God protect the most vulnerable amongst us. As the archbishop of Indianapolis, has made clear, the LGBTQ people aren’t welcome. I’m not LGBTQ, but feel that they deserve the sacraments as much as anyone else. How dare the church deprive and dangle the sacraments from the flock.

Sharon from East Lansing

Thank you for taking a public stance of support and respect. These kinds of statements matter deeply.

Sue Gildea from Philadelphia

Thank you for your support and leadership regarding our LGBTQ community. No one can take my faith from me. We need to others to join you. 🙏

Dianne McHugh from Whitehall

Donal Neary from Dublin

Thanks

Colleen O'Connor from San Juan Capistrano

Thank you to all the Bishops for showing your love and caring about the LGBT youth in our communities.

Annie Friedbacher from Milwaukee, WI

Thank you for all that you do!

Vilma Quijada from Burien, Washington

Thank you.

Bette Lebens from Seattle

I invite Archbishop Mueggenborg to pray about signing your support. What are you afraid of?

Mary Dykmann from Lenexa

Thank you. We are all Gods children. He is Our Father, not just certain peoples’ father.

Feliza Agnes Neves from San Francisco, CA

Thank you.

Libby Dodderidge from Kansas City

Thank You for leading the way in acting like true Christians by showing love & support for all of Gods Children.

Amy Mello from Denver

Thank you. Your support makes a difference to so many.

Pat Kelly from Boston

Thank you for following the model that Christ left us

Jennifer from Eugene

Thank you. Your compassion means so much to me.

Jack de Groot from Sydney, Ausralia

Thank you for your action for inclusion, respect and the end of bullying

Rafael from Portland

Thank you!

Raymond Gilbert from Canadian Lakes, MI

Thank you for standing with our LGBTQ brothers and sisters and modeling what it means to live our faith; love first, love all, love endlessly.

Jane Swift from Williamstown

Thank you. I hope to see our new Bishop, Byrne, from Western MA sign soon.

Elizabeth Hunt from Williamstown

Barbara Matsko from McLean

Thank you for especially protecting our young people.

Mary Hess from St. Paul, Minnesota

Thank you for seeking to embody the Gospel.

Erin Bishop from San Diego

Thanks to bishops McElroy and Dolan for leading the church in San Diego with compassion, solidarity and hope.

Sandra Perdaems from South Heart, ND

Thanks to the Holy Spirit for softening the hearts of these clergy. Please reach out to the priests and seminarians to also be open to loving all people.

Valerie Schultz from Rockaway Beach, OR

Thank you for offering light and love with this initiative, from a mom whose child felt rejected by God.

Nancy Nowalk from Arlington VA

In the sincere hope that your voices will be joined swiftly by your peers.

Margie Hardebeck from Covington, KY

Thanks for an important step forward!

Christa Persico from CRANBURY

Thank you for your bold leadership.

Marilyn and Tony PInto from Willington Ct

Thank you!

Ann Marie Brennan from Glen Rock

In gratitude to bishops who have signed this statement in support of our LGBT brothers and sisters. May many more be so inspired.

Richard Heiden from Milwaukee

Thank you for taking this action. I never understood anti-homosexuality. The Bible is overwhelmingly “pro-love,” so why would a particular kind be considered evil or sinful? The Bible’s strictures against homosexuality are never in the context of romantic love. In fact, in several places it is explicitly in the context of prostitution in pagan temples. Maybe that’s the way it is intended to be understood.

Lowell Rinker from Kalamazoo MI

Grateful to all of the Bishops who signed on to this recognition that all of God's children deserve love and respect.

Joan Mumaw ihm from Silver Spring

Thank you for honoring the human dignity of our LGBTQ brothers and sisters.

Jamie Alarcon from Fontana

I’m Catholic and I am gay. I’ve been blessed and I’ve been hurt from my youth to now as a young adult. Above all, I know I am a child of God. With all of my heart, thank you. Even if you don’t know all of our stories, this means saving lives and healing wounds, including my own. We need more Bishops like you to live the Gospels of today. May this action lead us all closer to Christ rather than away from Him & His church. Peace be with you!

Julie Miller from Winston-Salem

Thank you for reminding the world that we are all a part of God’s family.

Lily Rose from Roseville

Thank you! God created us in his own image, and we are all his children, and we all deserve to be treated equally and embraced by His love!

Linda Capozello from Wyomissing

Thank you for your courage and your humanity

Monica from Boise

Julia Bealler from Lynbrook

Stephanie Snyder from Owensboro

Thank you for showing that my faith can be open to change. I feel strongly about my Catholic roots, however, we must not judge others lest we be judged ourselves. All persons deserve to be loved and cherished.

Caryn from Upland

Elizabeth from Thornton, CO

Thank you for your support in protecting our youth and our community!

John Oberst from Omaha

Thank you for standing up for what is right Fathers

David Bennett from SOUTHSEA

Thank you for leading the Catholic Church into the future and letting LGBTQ+ Christians know they are loved, wanted and valuable.

Barbara Roumaya from Lansdale

Thank you for following the path of Jesus, who welcomed all. I pray that other Bishops follow your leadership.

Carolyn Wille from Pewaukee

Thank you for speaking up in support of all God’s children.

Kristin Hoffman from Annapolis

Thank you!

Peggy VanTassel from Robbinsville

Thank you, Bishops. I hope that Bishop O'Connell joins you.

Colleen Curtin from Endwell

Than you for your efforts to build a more inclusive world.

Maureen Weierbach from Fredericksburg

Thank you for your stand. It should be a loving stand and not have to be courageous.

Judy Ryan from East Elmhurst, NY

Jim Lombardi from Bronxville

Maggie Kraft from Charleston

Sandra Garayzar from Phoenix

We are all God's children. Bullying is a form of violence and it should not be a part of our Christian life. Blessings to all. 💕 Love heals.

Jack

The world can always use a little extra kindness. God bless.

Jennifer C from Atlanta

Your public support means a lot and will help illuminate the challenges our LGBTQ youth face especially within our church. Thank you🙏🏼

Mychel Vandover from Montgomery Village

Thank you for standing up for what is right. God's love knows no boundaries and is for all people.

Neil Hannon from Valparaiso

Terri Johnson from CHICAGO

Thank you for supporting our LGBTQ brethren

Peter Bayless from Overland Park

Rebecca Wong from San Jose

Thank you!

Tamara Bohannon from Phoenix

Thank you for getting behind the Upstander Cause.

Paul Pisano from Arlington

Peggy Wehe from Kingwood Tx

Thank you for doing the right thing.

Fr Dominic Howarth from Romford, UK

Prayers for all in the Tyler Clement foundation; your work will save lives, encourage a renewed depth of love, welcome & kindness for LGBT+ young people, and offer hope for those who feel excluded & rejected even by our Church. Thank you to the Bishops & Cardinal who have put your names to this. In very bleak times of great suffering for so many in the world, this is a ray of hope.

Kristi from Oceanside, CA

Thank you for helping change hearts and minds.

Jim O'Brien from Kansas City, MO

Thank you for continuing to spread the love Jesus spoke about in the gospel.

Chitra Rameswaram from Santa Clarita

Thank You.

Paul Campsen from Norfolk, VA

Thank you for being kind and compassionate. It is disappointing that this not a universally held position and that it is considered bold and courageous to voice support for our fellow human beings.

Sandra from Staten Island

Thank you for speaking up and spreading God's love.

James Bretzke from University Heights

Professor of Theology, John Carroll University

Maria from London

Thank you for everything, Father. You've helped so many and restored my faith in Christianity.

Myriam Miranda from Bay Village

Erin Butler from Turners Falls, MA

Vicky from Rio Rancho

Always praying for our priests.

Patty Davidson from Washington state

As Jesus (probably) said, We're all in this together.

Katherine Kiernan from Manchester

well done

Stephanie Young from Evansville

Thank you for speaking out against hate and discrimination against LGBTQ individuals. And thank you for speaking up and showing that our religious leaders are on the side of love for all.

Laura Boylston from Colorado Springs

My sincerest appreciation for your support! Keep up the important work of letting LGBT Catholic youth know that the church needs and values them.

Michael Tro from Dublin Ireland

A small but welcome step that reflects the commandment of Love. Now to reflect it in real actions and words.

Anne E Armitage from Beverly

God made us. He loves us. Each one of us is a precious treasure, a gift straight from God. We should do what He commands: love each other as He loves us.

Gary Miller from Brooklyn

Thank You for loving your neighbor as yourself.

Kilian Trotier from Hamburg, Germany

Love will prevail

Jeanne Branch from Waynesboro

So grateful for this gospel witness

Marcelo Mendoza from California

Thanks!!!!!

Joe Henry from London, Ontario

Thank you for your leadership.

Joanne Anderson from Bethlehem, PA

I stand with all who believe - God loves you just as he made you

LG Wang from Los Angeles, CA

Thank you for your goodness and kindness; and thank you for doing what Jesus would have us do.

Carol Rennell from Plattsburgh, NY

Thank you for speaking up in support of these children of God.

Laura McCormack from Baltimore

Angelica Rangel from Del Rio

❤️❤️

Jeannie from Carnegie

Thanks for remembering the marginalized

Erin Fossett from Denver CO

Thank you for standing up for love and inclusiveness.

Mary Lou Ullrick from Arlington Heights IL

Thank you for standing up for all of God’s children

Stephanie MacDonald from San Jose

Thank you for leading!

Ted Miles from Tomkins Cove, NY

So very grateful to the bishops who have spoken in such a beautiful and pastoral manner. Compassion and mercy pave the way for something more. Thank you!!

Albert Reichelt from Baltimore

Thank you, Bishop Madden of Baltimore. You have always been a great witness and an example of God's love for all especially the poor and the marginalized.

Michael Reynolds from Windsor

Thank you for standing for humanity and justice! May this be a living example to other bishops and all those in leadership to stand on the side of justice.

Cédric INKORAMUTIMA from RWANDA/KIGALI

Your Excellencies Bishops in USA.From the bottom of my heart,I'd like to thank you for this step,it help many&will save the life of many spiritually&physically.May the Lord bless you!!!God is on our&on your side!!!!

Giordano from Milan

Thanks for your support

James Martin, SJ from New York

Thanks to all the bishops who are standing with their LGBT friends. So many Catholics are grateful for your courageous and compassionate witness.

Roula Scoutari from Athens

Thank you very much!

Victor Muir from NY

Thank you for speaking up and being an Upstander!

Mariana Iturbide from Mexico

Kevin from New York

Thank you for leading the path to a better, more loving and inclusive world.

Jane Clementi from New Jersey

So very grateful to all the Bishops who have added their name to this statement. May many hearts be softened as they shine God's love, mercy and hope into the world.

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