I don’t have live access to up-to-the-minute sources in this moment, but I can share the latest information I have about Michael J. O’Loughlin and where to look for the newest updates.
What I know (as of the most recent public references)
- Michael J. O’Loughlin is an award-winning journalist who has covered religion and the Catholic Church, with a notable focus on LGBTQ issues within Catholic communities.[3][4]
- He has held leadership/advocacy roles in Catholic-affiliated initiatives; most recently, reports indicate he joined Outreach as executive director, a position involving fundraising, strategic planning, and organizational oversight for LGBTQ Catholic ministry.[1]
- He is the author of Hidden Mercy: AIDS, Catholics, and the Untold Stories of Compassion in the Face of Fear, which has received attention from Pope Francis and other Catholic media outlets.[3]
- He has been involved with America Magazine and related Catholic media outlets, including work as a journalist and producer on related projects.[4][9]
- He has a public presence on X (formerly Twitter) and maintains a personal site with details about his work and writings.[2][6]
Where to verify the latest
- Michael J. O’Loughlin’s official or current organization page (Outreach or other employer) for any role updates, new projects, or events.[1]
- His personal website for recent books, talks, or announcements.[6][3]
- Reputable Catholic media outlets and profiles (America Magazine author page, NCR, etc.) for recent articles or bio updates.[9][4]
- His public social profiles (e.g., X) for the latest statements or news items he’s sharing.[2]
If you’d like, I can narrow down to “latest news since [date]” and pull the most recent items from specific sources you trust, or summarize his current role and recent works in a concise profile. Would you prefer a quick one-paragraph update or a short, source-cited summary with links?
Sources
Michael J. O'Loughlin is a journalist, author, commentator, and speaker who covers religion and politics with a particular focus on the Catholic Church. He is the executive director of Outreach, an LGBTQ Catholic resource, and author of HIDDEN MERCY: AIDS, CATHOLICS, AND THE UNTOLD STORIES OF COMPASSION IN THE FACE OF FEAR.
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www.farleyfh.comIn this new role, O'Loughlin will assume responsibility for fundraising, strategic planning and overseeing the day-to-day operations of Outreach.
outreach.faithJournalist Michael O'Loughlin explores the unreported story of AIDS and the Catholic Church in his new book "Hidden Mercy."
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