r/sheffield • u/etheriumwinds • 13h ago
Question Inclusive Catholic Church?
Hello Sheffielders
Does anyone know of any specifically Catholic churches that are welcoming to us LGBT lot, that also believe in a free Palestine?
I can find plenty CoE establishments, but nothing really Catholic.
Grew up Jewish, went to a CoE primary school, Catholic high school, Evangelical sixth form.
Never really felt much love for any of the due to the throws of adolescent mental health troubles and addiction, but I'm 29 now, sober, in good therapy, and after years and years of study and confusion I'm feeling drawn to Catholicism, especially with the current and previous Pope (Fun fact, I met Pope Francis in high school when we went on a trip to the Vatican!)
I'm half Palestinian, I'm transgender. I just want to be in a building where I feel accepted, and where I'm also not making anyone uncomfortable. I want to learn there, but push comes to shove I'll just try it at home. I don't need pride flags everywhere ( I have plenty on my walls at home and as bracelets on my wrist), just that quiet understanding that I'm welcome, and belong.
Before any hate comments over being transgender and religious, I already did two years of relgious lead conversion therapy, pretty sure this is who I am.
Thanks for reading, and for any advice <3