Dignity/Chicago

Pride Month is a celebration of love, identity, courage, and the enduring spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. It is a time to honor those who bravely stood against injustice, creating space for future generations to live more openly and authentically. Beyond parades and celebrations, Pride carries a deeper spiritual meaning — it reminds us that every person is created with inherent worth, dignity, and the sacred right to be fully themselves. In a world that too often demands conformity, Pride becomes an act of truth, healing, and liberation.

For many, Pride is not only about visibility, but about reclaiming joy after seasons of silence, rejection, or fear. It stands as a powerful reminder that love, in all its forms, can unite, restore, and transform both individuals and communities.

DIGNITY/CHICAGO CELEBRATES PRIDE!

Dignity/Chicago is gearing up for a full season of Pride celebrations.

On Sunday, June 7, with Mass, followed by a celebration during our social hours.
On Saturday, June 27, Dignity/Chicago will celebrate Mass at 5 p.m., followed by dinner together at a local restaurant.
On Sunday, June 28, at 11 a.m., Dignity/Chicago will march in the Pride Parade with the Chicago Coalition of Welcoming Churches, demonstrating our commitment to inclusion and affirmation of LGBTQIA+ individuals. The parade will begin at the intersection of W. Montrose and N. Broadway in the Uptown neighborhood. More details will be shared soon, as space for marchers may be limited. If you’re interested in participating, please email DignityChicago@gmail.org.

Yours in dignity, Mary Donnelly, President

Dignity/Chicago

Dignity/Chicago has ministered to LGBTQI Catholics and our allies in the Chicago area since 1972. We serve the community through worship, spiritual education, and social justice action.

As one of many chapters within DignityUSA, we—along with our chapters and Catholic organizations around the world—are deeply committed to justice, equality, and the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people in our church and society. We firmly believe that every person is beloved by God and possesses equal dignity. We will continue this work until these goals are fully realized.

Join us for Mass on the 1st and 4th Sundays of the month at 5:00 p.m., in-person at Broadway United Methodist Church, 3338 N. Broadway in Chicago. To join us via Teams, send a request to: DignityChicago@gmail.com.