Interview with Mary Ann Duddy, president of Dignity Boston, 1987 January 18
Duddy, Mary Ann; Roman Catholics (LGBTQ); Dignity; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); LGBTQ people; Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexual people; Transgender people; Queer people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on January 18, 1987, host Peter Stickel interviews Mary Ann Duddy, the president of Dignity Boston. Dignity is the national organization of LGBTQ Catholics, and was founded in 1969. The Boston chapter of Dignity had been around for 14 years at the time of this interview and had over 200 members. Duddy speaks about the mission of the organization, why LGBTQ people choose to remain Catholic, opposition to homosexuality by the Vatican, and job discrimination against LGBTQ people.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1987-01-18
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-021_19870118
Interview with Bishop John Shelby Spong, author of "Living In Sin: A Bishop Rethinks Human Sexuality," 1989 May 7
Spong, John Shelby; Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Christianity; Radio programs; Boston (Mass.); Lesbians; Gay men; Bisexuals; Transgender people
In this recording of Boston's Other Voice, which aired on May 7, 1989, host Peter Stickel interviews Bishop John Shelby Spong, the author of "Living in Sin?: A Bishop Rethinks Human Sexuality." Spong believes the Christian church needs to rethink the relationship between the church, sexuality and homosexuality. He also believes that the church should bless homosexuality, and allow for same-sex marriage.
Boston's Other Voice
The History Project: Documenting LGBTQ Boston
1989-05-07
Stickel, Peter
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THP-046-BOV-065_19890507