In this Zenit interview from 2005, Fr. John Harvey, OSFS, Executive Director of Courage International reacts to the new Vatican instruction on the priesthood regarding men with same-sex attractions and admittance to the seminary.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John
30 November 2005
At the 4th Annual Courage Conference, Fr. Harvey discusses the pastoral problem of masturbation.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John
August 1992
Fr. John Harvey's commentary on the USCCB statement of November 14, 2006
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John
December 2006
Courage provides a positive method, following the teaching of the Catholic Church, for same-sex attracted individuals seeking moral growth in the virtue of chastity or continence as well as other virtues.
Author: Harvey, OSFS, Fr. John F.
July 2010
While this article is written with seminarians, spiritual directors, and therapists in mind, it may be applied to anyone who seeks both spiritual direction and therapy.
Author: Bracken CP, Fr. W. Jerome, Ph.D.; Valdés, Maria R., Ph.D.; Harvey OSFS, Fr. John, Ph.D.
1 August 2008
With his extensive experience ministering to those with same-sex attraction, Fr. Harvey presents the Church’s teaching in an objective and pastorally-sensitive manner.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John
1 December 2007
This practical booklet explains the experience of same-sex attraction, examines the related moral issues, and offers sound pastoral guidance.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John
1 January 2007
Renowned scholars in scripture, dogmatic and moral theology, philosophy, canon and civil law, pastoral theology, and psychology and psychiatry address the many aspects of the subject with care, sensitivity, and clarity.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John and Bradley, Gerard V. (Editors)
15 June 2003
After reading the text of the Revised Always Our Children (RAOC), in Origins, vol. 28, #7, July 2, 1998, I regard it as a distinct improvement over the flawed October 1, 1997 document, but it is still characterized by a misleading use of terms and by failure to provide specific kinds of guidance for Catholic parents of children with same-sex attractions.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John
6 July 1998
Fr. Harvey, a pioneer in the pastoral care of same-sex attracted persons through his organization Courage, gives a comprehensive view of the issues involved in homosexuality.
Author: Harvey OSFS, Fr. John
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