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“It was my ministry to serve our sisters and brothers in aids care. I love our patients and they loved me 🙏🏽”
Creole one via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/24
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“What an important and beautiful series. Profoundly human stories that moved me to tears multiple times. Thank you for treating these complex stories with such care and the impact the lessons learned from this time will hopefully teach the Church and society”
meghanmh3 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/20/23
“We are all Gods children and all
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But to say Catholic and I live with someone before marriage and proud of it is wrong —gay straight lbgqt or whoever, Catholics should not be talking
Sins so casually, if you say I did it and wrong and you should stop if you are and be celibate. But to...”Read full review »
Theresa the little flower via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/23
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“Catholic, LGBT persons, and historians owe a debt of gratitude to Michael O’Loughlin. This podcast captures a part of history that gets virtually no recognition and we’re all so lucky for it. If you appreciate nuance, history, catholicism, LGBT subjects or just have human empathy, this is a...”Read full review »
Nate88888888888 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/06/22
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“More brilliant content from America Media. I love the work you do. This podcast, in particular, is moving and important.”
Patrick8645 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/05/22
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“Listened to this while in RCIA. Really beautiful and moving podcast on an important chapter in Church and American history.”
sisyphus216 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/12/22
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“Listening to this, I am reminded of what I love about our Catholic legacy but certainly not embraced by all of us. That is, the commitment and love for those who are suffering. I worked for many years in Catholic hospitals where I was privileged to be part of this ministry. I often feel...”Read full review »
ksupan via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/21
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“It’s amazing to me how few podcasts and documentaries are out there about the AIDS epidemic in comparison the the significance and impact it has had on the world community. I believe this is due to the stigma and prejudices that are still tied to the AIDS epidemic in many people’s minds. It’s...”Read full review »
Nicabooooo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/21
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“This is incredibly moving and exceptionally well done. Be prepared for some tears.”
MTAKWA via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/29/20
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“Even if you are neither Catholic nor LGBT, you will learn a lot and undoubtedly be moved by this touching and intriguing series.”
MBZaf via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/09/20
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“Such a thoughtful and well done podcast that really showed the complexities how the church handled the AIDS crisis.”
1223LH via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/20/20
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“I grew up during the 1980s and 90s, but have vivid memories of the fear and the many questions that surrounded HIV and AIDS. Now a Protestant clergy-person in my 40s, I really wanted to learn what this era was like for those who were directly effected as well as for those who ministered to them....”Read full review »
Karen Stepko via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/25/20
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“I cannot say enough about how great - and how important - this podcast is! Plague exceeded my every hope and expectation. It was hard to imagine how the stories would be told, but in the end Michael O'Laughling and the entire team at America did a brilliant job of it all. It was like they...”Read full review »
FRS2015 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/19/20
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“Thank your for sharing these powerful stories! I want to hear more!”
triciamarie40 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/13/20
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“Plague is a truly wonderful podcast. Mike does a lovely job of preserving and exploring complicated stories related to the AIDS crisis of the 1980s and briefly delves into questions concerning LGBT Catholics today. I am grateful to America media and others who supported this podcast, and I admire...”Read full review »
MateoPie via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/12/20
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“Every episode... Beautifully narrated and written! These stories need to be heard and remembered. I cried each episode! As a Gay Catholic Man I’m proud to hear these stories of Priest and Sisters doing Gods Work. Compassions Comfort and Love.... Silences = Death Never again”
GabePlay via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/06/20
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“Very well done! An important part of LGBQT AIDS history that is looked at with a nuance and accuracy that is not often revealed. Like all history, it's complicated.”Read full review »
tohmasE. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/29/19
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“This series is so very important. This is a history that has long been undocumented and it is a story the needs to be told. There are other voices that need to be heard in dialogue with this history but this is a great place to begin. It bring me back to my work in these days. Christ as...”Read full review »
FrDrOB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/19
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“A wonderful, moving podcast. Things like this make it easier to remain a Christian in these dark times.”
Ian_K_G via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/22/19
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“Congratulations on documenting this history before it’s lost. I thought your treatment of the events were nuanced and thoughtful and your interviews fascinating and beautiful.”
Ben Kemmy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/15/19
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“What an amazing perspective on the AIDS crisis. I’ve seen countless documentaries and read many accounts of this time in history and as a former Catholic I appreciate this reporting on the complicated relationship between the LGBTQ community and the church.”
cet105617 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/11/19
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“I have gone through periods of being conflicted as a Catholic, feeling like the institution of the Church was pushing people out of the flock instead of welcoming them in. The stories in this podcast remind me why I stayed - because there are so many good people in the Church who dedicate their...”Read full review »
AFille via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/19
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“Loved this and can’t wait for more. One of my first podcasts and it is truly insightful. Well done!”
Dell Miller via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/19
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“So, so good. Insightful, creative and compassionate. More please.”
jack bentz via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/19
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“I listened to the first episode. As so often happens the podcast ignored truth of the Biblical view. Homosexual acts are wrong just as fornication and adultery are wrong. They are mortal sins that, if unrepented, result in eternal damnation. However God loves each one of us very much. We...”Read full review »
Sara Lynn's Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/05/19
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“The podcast does a good job on telling the honest story without painting people as just heroes and villains. Rather it allows the story to have many shades of gray”
Los Angeles, California, USA, via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/19
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“This podcast is excellent reporting on a topic that may not be well known. It is fair to the Church and the LGBT+ community.”
J.D. Combs via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/03/19
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“Michael, we always knew you are gay but we wondered as regular America readers why you hid it. Congrats in finally coming out. There is room in the pew and we hope to see you soon in our Cathedral fighting the good fight against clericalist bishops and priests. My husband is HIV+, converted to...”Read full review »
soydr via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/19
“This podcast is excellent. It tells a story that brings back my experience with Aids and the church in the 80’s & 90’s with my brother Pat. A San Francisco cab drivers matter of fact, “If your brother is gay, you’ll be coming back to bury him.” The church made it almost impossible to live...”Read full review »
J11gough via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/02/19
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“Thank you for this!”
Liberalguy99 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
“Or gay. Even then it is more important than ever that we record this history and confront our collective past and present. There are so many stories that deserve to be told: from patients to pastoral caregivers. Gave me hope as a frequently-doubting and angry Catholic that there’s a place for all...”Read full review »
Rogers Mom via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
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“Powerful — and only one episode into it. The Catholic Church is a big, confusing, and beautiful thing. Albeit the Church’s shortcomings on HIV/AIDS back then, and gay/trans issues now, the stories from this podcast drive me deeper into my faith and relationship with the church. I can’t wait for...”Read full review »
JACFLO529 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
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“Mike O’Loughlin offers new generations of LGBTQ+ folx, Catholics, and LGBTQ+ Catholics an honest look at this part of our shared history. The stories are raw and heartbreaking, but O’Loughlin refuses to present a one-sided story. This podcast challenges all of its listeners to dive deeply into...”Read full review »
i<3GOD via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/01/19
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“A hard look at a culture that is at once deeply hateful and deeply caring. A rare history that is comfortable explaining uncomfortable, and sometimes conflicting truths.”
Lodovicok92 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/19
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