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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Try Our Lady Queen of Peace in south Arlington. The 9:30 Sunday mass has a small and mighty gospel choir that is the most inspirational musical experience I’ve ever had in church.

OLQOP also has an active LGBTQ ministry and same sex couples active in parish life:

https://www.ourladyqueenofpeace.org/pastoral-carehospitality.html[/quote]

Can LGBTQ couples receive sacraments?[/quote]

If what you mean by “couples” is people who live together without sexual activity, and who otherwise are not conscious of grave sin, then yes, they would be free to receive the sacraments. “Couples” who are sexually active outside sacramental marriage are in an objective state of grave sin and would not be properly disposed to receive the other sacraments, the possible exception being the sacrament of reconciliation if they were truly repentant and had a firm purpose of amendment.

But you knew all this when you asked. [/quote]

I actually didn't know this. I grew up Catholic but am not familiar with any new developments.

I asked "couples" because that's what you mentioned--that they were active in parish life. What I was wondering is whether they can just attend and enjoy parish life like anyone else, or if they could also take leadership roles. Can they lead a group? Can they lead worship? Can they have a role on the altar?[/quote]

There aren’t really any “new developments.”  While parishes might differ to a degree, people who don’t make a public issue of their sexual orientation and any activity are likely not to encounter significant friction. People who think Church is a theater for them to openly oppose Church teaching may well encounter issues they themselves create. I think that especially under Francis the Church is not looking to call people out publicly but at the same time it is willing to call on them to examine whether and to what extent their behavior accords with their professed faith. In terms of what you refer to as leadership, I think it would depend on the people involved. [/quote]

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