Catholic Groups

Click here for a list of Catholic Young Adult Groups in the New York area and their websites. 

Courage provides spiritual support for men and women with same-sex attractions who desire to develop lives of interior chastity in union with Christ.

EnCourage is a Catholic Apostolate for those who have family members with same sex attraction. A new website has been created to help the faithful who are searching for information about EnCourage, the Church’s teachings on same sex attraction, and spiritual support.

You can find the website here. Our email address is [email protected]

An open invitation to explore Franciscan life and spirituality. The invitation is open to everyone but is specifically designed for Catholic men and women looking to deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church through St. Francis of Assisi and Franciscan community life and service. Learn more at www.franciscans.org

Click here for a list of all of our Lay Ecclesial Movements and New Communities and their contact information.

Spirit in Action is a group for mature Catholics over 50 years of age. We have been in existence since October 1999 and are currently sponsored by the Parish of Saint John the Baptist Church, 213 West 30 Street, New York, NY. 

Our mission is to minister to these mature Catholic by getting together for spiritual, cultural, and social events and to foster a fuller participation within the Church. Annual membership dues are $25.00 per year. Our aditivites include museum visits, day trips out of New York, and special lunches. Sign up for our newsletter for more details on upcoming events!

To learn more, call us at 212-560-2366.

For decades, the Catholic Church has been extending its outreach to men and women who experience same-sex attraction, helping them to live chaste lives and to embrace their identity as sons and daughters of God. Years of experience have revealed the need for comprehensive formation for those directly involved in this ministry; in addition, there are those seeking to deepen their understanding of this complex issue which is a lived reality for so many people. Truth & Love is a response to these needs.

Visit truthandlove.com to find a wide array of resources, ranging from theological perspectives on human sexuality and chastity, to health and wellbeing, to providing authentic pastoral care for SSA individuals.