New Ways Ministry: A Passion for Inclusion

Mary Ann Zollmann, BVM, sponsored a grant application for New Ways Ministry, an organization that supports LGBTQ+ Catholics. Founded in 1977 by Jeannine Gramick, SSND, and the late Fr. Robert Nugent, the group advocates for justice, inclusion, and dialogue within the Catholic Church through education.

Zollmann previously worked with BVMs Joellen McCarthy and Peggy Nolan to arrange an educational session for local congregations. While the local archbishop initially objected to the program, Zollmann and her colleagues received permission to proceed after explaining the purpose of the session.