Dignity Collection

The Dignity Collection contains both local, regional, and national materials related to DignityUSA, an organization for LGBTQ+ Catholics. DignityUSA works towards justice and respect for people of all sexual orientations, genders, and gender identities. As an advocacy group, DignityUSA campaigns for greater awareness of LGBTQ+ rights and concerns, as well as social and support services.This collection contains writings and records from Dignity Suncoast/Tampa Bay, Dignity Region IV and DignityUSA.

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DignityUSA Journal, Volume 35, Issue 4, Autumn 2003

David Floss

Autumn 2003 edition of DignityUSA’s Journal, numbered Volume 35, Issue 4.
DignityUSA Journal, Volume 34, Issue 4, Autumn 2002

David Floss

Autumn 2002 edition of DignityUSA’s Journal, numbered Volume 34, Issue 4.
Dignity/USA Journal, Volume 31, Issue 1, Winter 1999

David Floss

Winter 1999 edition of Dignity/USA’s Journal, numbered Volume 31, Issue 1.
Program, Dignity/USA, National Convention, July 5-8, 2001

Dignity/USA

Program for Dignity/USA’s National Convention, held in Chicago, Illinois from July 5-8, 2001. Includes convention calendar, speaker overviews, and registration information.
Fact Sheet, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Couples Ministry, July 2001

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Informational document about Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Couples Ministry, including history and purpose, services, guidelines for the three Rites of recognition, roles of service, essential elements of the Rites, national couples registry, certificate of Holy Union, and registration of Holy Union form.
Glossary, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Liturgical Ministries, July 2001

Dignity/Tampa Bay

A glossary by Dignity/Tampa Bay describing ministries and positions within liturgical service.
DignityUSA Journal, Volume 24, Issue 3, Summer 1992

Janet Cerni

Summer 1992 edition of DignityUSA’s Journal, numbered Volume 24, Issue 3.
Newsletter, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Volume 26, No. 4, May-June 2001

Joseph E. Knab

May/June 2001 edition of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s Newsletter, numbered Volume 26, Number 4.
DignityUSA Journal, Volume 33, Issue 1, Spring 2001

David Floss

Spring 2001 edition of DignityUSA’s Journal, numbered Volume 33, Issue 1.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dignity Masses, circa 2001

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Document by Dignity/Tampa Bay discussing the relationship between DignityUSA and the Catholic Church and whether Dignity’s services are considered as valid by the Church due to their stances on LGBTQ+ rights. Date is approximate.
Question and Answer Sheet, The Reality of Dignity Sponsored Masses, circa 2001

Robert F. Miailovich

Frequently asked questions and answers about Dignity/Tampa Bay masses. Document is adapted from Dignity/Washington resources. Date is approximate.
Statement of Purpose, Dignity/USA, circa 2001

Dignity/USA

Statement of purpose for Dignity/USA and information about the publication of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s newsletter. Date is approximate.
Letter, Mary Louise Cervone and Marianne Duddy to Friend, July 22, 2000

Mary Louise Cervone and Marianne T. Duddy

Correspondence from Mary Louise Cervone, Executive Director, Dignity/USA, and Marianne Duddy, Executive Director, Dignity/USA, addressed to Dear Friends. The letter expresses Dignity/USA’s support of Sister Jeannine Gramick and Father Robert Nugent for refusing the Vatican’s call to cease speaking about LGBTQ+ identities and issues in Church. The letter also calls for fundraising assistance.
Retrospective, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Looking Back Over 25 Years, circa 2000

James Cavendish and Dignity/Tampa Bay

A retrospective look at twenty-five years of Dignity/Tampa Bay’s history in commemoration of the Anniversary Celebration in 2000. Includes a possible vision for the organization’s future. Date is approximate.
Program, Dignity Tampa Bay 24th Anniversary Banquet, October 30, 1999

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Event Program for Dignity/Tampa Bay’s 24th Annual Anniversary Banquet, which was held at the Sirata Beach Resort on October 30, 1999. Included is the program listing, dinner menu, song lyrics, and advertisements.
Dignity/USA Journal, Volume 31, Issue 2, Spring 1999

David Floss

Spring 1999 edition of Dignity/USA’s Journal, numbered Volume 31, Issue 2.
Letter, Charles Cox and Robert Miailovich to Members and Friends of Dignity, circa 1999

Charles L. Cox and Robert F. Miailovich

Correspondence from Charles L. Cox, Executive Director, Dignity/USA, and Robert F. Miailovich, President, Dignity/USA, addressed to Members and Friends of Dignity. The letter celebrates the 30th anniversary of Dignity/USA and discusses its successes and challenges over the years. Date is approximate.
Program, Dignity Tampa Bay 23rd Anniversary Banquet, November 14, 1998

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Event Program for Dignity/Tampa Bay’s 23rd Annual Anniversary Banquet, which was held at the Holiday Inn SunSpree Resort on November 14, 1998. Included is the program listing, dinner menu, song lyrics, and advertisements.
Program, Dignity Tampa Bay 22nd Anniversary Banquet, November 1, 1997

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Event Program for Dignity/Tampa Bay’s 23rd Annual Anniversary Banquet, which was held at the Quality Inn Breach Resort on November 1, 1997. Included is the program listing, dinner menu, song lyrics, and advertisements.
Resource Guide, Dignity/USA: Couple’s Ministry, July 1997

Marianne T. Duddy and Terrence Mischel

Couple’s Ministry Resource Guide of Dignity/USA, including letter of introduction from Marianne Duddy, President, and Terrence Mischel, Vice President. This document includes methods of support for same-sex and LGBTQ+ couples, guidelines for Holy Union Services, guidelines for a national registry of couples, and further reading suggestions.
Pamphlet, Dignity/USA: Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgendered Catholics, circa 1997

Dignity/USA

Informational brochure about the mission, services, and membership of Dignity/USA. Date is approximate.
Announcement, Sharing our History: The Chapter History Book Project, circa 1995

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Announcement of a project to create a Chapter History Book for Dignity/Tampa Bay in celebration of Dignity’s 25th Anniversary. Includes guidelines for chapter submission and information on a showcase at the 1995 Dignity convention. Date is approximate.
Financial Statement, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Family Weekend, 1994

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Financial statement of Dignity/Tampa Bay related to a Family Weekend event, including donation expenditures and balances between June 20, 1994 and December 19, 1994.
Financial Statement, Dignity/Tampa Bay Regional Meeting, 1994

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Financial statement of Dignity/Tampa Bay related to a regional meeting, including expenditures and balances reported on October 26, 1994.
Financial Statement, Dignity/Tampa Bay, Banquet Report, September 20, 1994

Dignity/Tampa Bay

Financial report for a banquet held by Dignity/Tampa Bay, including expenditures and balances between June 1, 1994 and September 20, 1994.