DiscoverShamanTalk128. Gay, Queer Catholic Priest, Rev. Dr David William Parry, speaks on where the church lost its way & how to find a new way forward
128. Gay, Queer Catholic Priest, Rev. Dr David William Parry, speaks on where the church lost its way & how to find a new way forward

128. Gay, Queer Catholic Priest, Rev. Dr David William Parry, speaks on where the church lost its way & how to find a new way forward

Update: 2025-11-19
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In this fascinating and wide-ranging conversation, I welcome Reverend Dr David William Parry, a gay, queer Old Catholic priest, poet, and theologian whose work bridges Christian tradition, LGBTQ+ spirituality, and the arts. As founding pastor of St. Valentine's Hall in London—an inclusive Catholic community—David brings a unique perspective on how ancient spiritual traditions can speak to modern seekers across all paths.

We explore the surprising connections between Catholic mysticism and shamanic practice, challenge mainstream religious assumptions, and offer hope for those wounded by religious trauma. David's openness about his identity as an "unrepentant homosexual" clergyman provides refreshing honesty about navigating faith traditions that have historically excluded queer voices.


You can learn more about David's work on his website


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128. Gay, Queer Catholic Priest, Rev. Dr David William Parry, speaks on where the church lost its way & how to find a new way forward

128. Gay, Queer Catholic Priest, Rev. Dr David William Parry, speaks on where the church lost its way & how to find a new way forward

Rhonda McCrimmon