Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic

Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic - Hardcover

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Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic - Hardcover

Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic - Hardcover

by Tyler Bieber
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by Tyler Bieber (Author)

The most influential gay activist you've never heard of.

Father Thomas Oddo (1944-1989)--known simply as "Father Tom"--pioneered LGBTQ+ inclusion in the Catholic Church. In the wake of Stonewall and the Second Vatican Council, he paved the way for those seeking a space where faith and identity could coexist. At just 29 years old, he was an early national leader of DignityUSA, positioning himself as a key figure in the fight for civil rights. By 38, he became President of the University of Portland, a rising academic star poised to transform higher education. A tragic car accident cut his life short at 45, but his story and his legacy continue to impact the course of the Church today.In Against the Current, Tyler Bieber presents a compelling biography based on intimate interviews, personal archives, and never-before-seen documents. The book explores encounters with celebrities, politicians, and Pope John Paul II while diving into themes of hope, resilience, and loss. It reveals a forgotten chapter of American history, a story of courage within the confines of tradition, and a meditation on redemption, identity, and the future of Catholicism.For readers of LGBTQ+ history, modern Catholicism, and untold stories of activism, this legacy is waiting to be uncovered.--Tyler Bieber
Number of Pages: 304
Dimensions: 0.94 x 9.14 x 6.36 IN
Publication Date: December 12, 2025
ISBN9798986566450
Author Tyler Bieber
PublisherUnencumbered Press
GenreBiography, Religion & spirituality, and History
FormatHardcover
PublishedDecember 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages304
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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