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James Joseph Martin Jr.

Catholic priest and founder of Outreach

James Joseph Martin Jr., S.J., is a Catholic priest, writer, editor-at-large of America magazine, and the founder of Outreach, a news and opinion site and LGBTQ Catholic ministry. He is [1]the author of several books, including “Building a Bridge: How the Catholic Church and the LGBT Community Can Enter into a Relationship of Respect, Compassion, and Sensitivity,”  “My Life with the Saints,” “The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything” and “Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life.” 

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Scholarships available for the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising 

Applications for the Thomas H. Lake Scholarship are now open! This scholarship supports participants in the Executive Certificate in Religious Fundraising (ECRF), a program designed to help religious leaders explore the spirituality of fundraising and gain skills essential for their work. 

Applications will be accepted until Monday, August 3, 2026. Applicants should expect to hear a decision by the end of August.

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