New Courage Chapter

(Seattle/Tacoma Area)

Founded in 1980 by Cardinal Cooke, Courage is a spiritual support group for men and women striving to live chaste lives in accordance with the Catholic Church's Pastoral Teaching on Homosexuality.

What makes Courage different from other ministries is the radical change in one's way of thinking, willing and acting. Courage members accept completely the teachings of the Church and through the help of the Sacraments, prayer and meditation, one can achieve interior chastity. The Catholic Church is with those who want help dealing with this issue.

On March 19, 1999 Courage held its first meeting at Holy Family Parish, 9622-20th Ave. SW, Seattle, WA 98106. Fr. Phil Bloom is the group's chaplain. To find out the Five Goals of Courage, support for family members and other vital information, please visit the Seattle Courage Website. This website has e-mail connections to find out where and when the next meeting will take place.

God Bless!

Directions to Holy Family Parish

Mary Beth Bonacci: What is Love? (1998 Courage Conference for Youth Ministers)

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March 22, 1999 Update: We had a great initial meeting on Friday evening. Our next meeting will be April 9th, 7:30 to 9 p.m., at the Ailbe House (former convent) of Holy Family Parish. Full information can be obtained at the Seattle Courage Website or by calling (206) 935-2308.

June 21 Update: Next meetings are July 2, 16, 30, Aug. 20, Sept. 3, etc. (Every other Friday, 7:30 - 9 p.m.) at Holy Family Rectory, 9622-20th Ave. SW

Year 2000 Update: Meetings Every Friday evening, 7:30 p.m., Holy Family in the Ailbe House (former convent).

2002 Update: Fr. John Harvey, founder of Courage, will visit Holy Family, U of W Campus Ministry and Star of the Sea Bremerton in November!

Letter from a Seminarian

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