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Therapist, parent, and spiritual director, Jennifer Mannino, learned about Matthew LaBanca's story and Off-Broadway show through Without Exception. Without Exception is a large network of Catholic Educators that was founded to address the concerns our educators and administrators have for addressing the many challenges that can arise for LGBTQ+ students and teachers in Catholic schools and adjacent spaces. Almost immediately she was in contact with her friend and colleague, Portland Creative Laureate, Joaquin Lopez to determine a way to bring LaBanca's "Communion" to Portland, Oregon for our Catholic LGBTQ+ people and allies in our community. Joaquin reached out to Fr. Jim Galluzzo a dear friend, priest, and founder of Diversity as Gift, the active outreach arm of the Urban Spirituality Center in downtown Portland where Jennifer and Joaquin met during training with Fr. Jim and his remarkable team.
We are ever thankful to our Promoting Partners who have generously come along side us to bolster this event and help us bring Matthew LaBanca's "Communion" to our city!
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Diversity as Gift is a Portland‑based spiritual and community initiative . It's progam offerings are dedicated to nurturing contemplative practice, courageous dialogue, and transformative belonging, with a particular focus on those traditionally marginalized in faith and civic life.
Without Exception is a network of Catholic secondary educators dedicated to discerning the art of accompaniment for LGBTQ+ students in Catholic schools. Through a commitment to faithful dialogue and peer collaboration, we seek to understand what it means to share the love of Jesus Christ with every person—without exception.
The Global Network of Rainbow Catholics (GNRC) brings together groups and their members who work for pastoral care and justice for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex (LGBTI) people and their families. The Network works for the inclusion, dignity and equality of this community in the Roman Catholic Church and wider society.
The Northwest Catholic Counseling Center is an independent nonprofit dedicated to providing access to mental health care for all. Their staff and board are committed to ending oppression and providing inclusive care to all people, regardless of situation or background. For four decades, they have served the community without discrimination based on race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or economic status. Everyone is welcome to find hope and healing at NCC.
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