US bishops name head of racial justice committee
byBy Gina Christian , OSV News (OSV News) — The U.S. bishops have named Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, as the first-ever…
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On Martin Luther King Day, Archbishop Fabre says Christ speaks to us, as he did to Dr. King
byWhen Jesus washed the feet of his disciples, he gave them — and all of his followers — a model to follow, said Archbishop…
Former police officer found guilty on all three counts in death of Floyd
byBy Joe Ruff and Maria Wiering, Catholic News Service ST. PAUL, Minn. — After a three-week trial, former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was…
Shareholders push companies on racial justice, equity in vaccine access
byBy Dennis Sadowski, Catholic News Service CLEVELAND — The events of the past 12 months are shaping shareholder advocacy and action as the corporate…
Minnesota faith leaders pray for peace, justice during Floyd trial
byBy Joe Ruff, Catholic News Service MINNEAPOLIS — Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda of St. Paul and Minneapolis prayed March 7 for peace and justice…
Reflection on racism takes shape at parish
byParishioners at St. Agnes Church wrapped up the year reflecting on racial justice. During the Advent season, the parish, located at 1920 Newburg Road,…
Walking with Christ for justice
byThe parishes of St. Raphael and St. Francis of Assisi hosted a Eucharistic procession titled “Walking with Christ for Peace and Justice” Nov. 8…
Black Catholics for Justice hold walk
byDozens of Catholics gathered at the Cathedral of the Assumption Aug. 15 in prayer prior to a walk for racial justice organized by Black…
Church leaders urged to take stronger stand against institutionalized racism
byBy Mike Mastromatteo Catholic News Service TORONTO — The Catholic Church has been caught up in a quagmire of racism in American society, especially in…
Archbishop prays for justice, peace, healing
byDuring a Mass to celebrate the solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on Juneteenth, Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz prayed for justice, peace and…