Fortunate Families serves as a resource and networking ministry for Catholic parents of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender children. 

Parent Gatherings offer parents and family members of LGBT individuals a safe place to share their stories and their faith.

A generous grant from the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation allows Fortunate Families to provide those who attend Parent Gatherings with printed resource materials, speakers, facilitators and a shared meal, all at no cost to those attending.

Our Gatherings begin with prayer. Speakers offer presentations and facilitate discussion,  offering parents and other family members an opportunity to share their faith journeys, challenges and joys. For many, this is a first opportunity to speak about LGBT children or family members in a faith-based Catholic context. A shared meal and prayer concludes the formal gathering. However, once united in this bond of grace, there is no end to the relationships begun.

Parent Gatherings often are the catalyst for future meetings. Fortunate Families offers resources to help form and launch these new ministries.

If you would like to set up a Parent Gathering, attend a Parent Gathering or are interested in learning more, please contact our Executive Director at jrchevychase@aol.com.