About Julie Nichols

Julie Nichols is a "Catholic on-the-margins," a Native Texan, wife of 32 years, a mother of LGBTQ+ young adults, plus a daughter-in-law. She is an s an Educational Therapist and Vocational Rehabilitation Specialist who serves children and adults with developmental, learning disabilities, and cognitive disabilities, a part-time advocate for disabled and LBGTQ youth and their families, an early-onset Parkinson’s Disease patient, and was the first recipient of Advanced Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery in South Texas in 2017. Julie loves modern-day theological challenges, walks with the dogs, attending Mass/Church, and eating Mexican food on the San Antonio Riverwalk with her family. Her work has appeared in her Patheos column, New Ways Ministry, Outreach, Therapist.News, Righting America, Faith-on-View, other medical and educational publishers, and CathNews New Zealand.

All Posts by Julie

Progressive Faith-Based Groups Are Reclaiming the Faith from...

I don't believe there is a time in our nation's history where... read more

The Religious Right Finally Calls Christ's Teachings, "Woke,"...

We (Christian Left) predicted this might happen. The signs have manifested for... read more

The Removal of Bishop Strickland, What Do We...

When someone I don't particularly like gets disciplined, I try not to... read more

At Age 52, I Finally Formed a Conscience

At 52 years-of-age, I have finally formed my own political ideas, the... read more

Bigotry and Hatred; Right-Winged Media Stirs the Pot...

This past week, November 2nd, was both El Dia De Los Muertos... read more

Moving from Traditionalist Catholic Circles to Progressive Catholic...

Seven years ago, I became Catholic out of traditionalist Anglican circles and... read more

Joe Biden or Donald Trump--Which Vote is More...

A few days ago, I saw a post advocating for the vote... read more

Survival of My Faith Through the Rise of...

I've been a Christian all my life. I've always loved Church, the... read more

Florida and Texas LGBTQ+ Advocates--Promoting Solidarity and Life

In the featured picture to the left, this is my friend Laura... read more

When Multiple Lived Experiences Match the News and...

From the start of COVID in 2020 through the current bans on... read more

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