Pilgrims gather for racial justice
Pilgrims who gathered Oct. 17 at the Catholic Enrichment Center, on West Broadway, heard from Bishop Emeritus Edward K. Braxton, of the Diocese of…
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Renewed awareness of racism looms large for some voters, less for others
By Jodi Marlin, Catholic News Service Race relations and a renewed awareness of racism are among the issues informing Catholic voters’ choice of candidate…
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A Time to Speak — Racism is a health hazard
I read recently that the city of Lincoln and Lancaster County in Nebraska made it official that racism is a health hazard. So, I…
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At Mass for racial justice, healing, Catholics asked to see Christ in others
By Jo Kroeker DeVoe, Catholic News Service ST. INIGOES, Md. — Marking the Sept. 9 feast day of St. Peter Claver with a Mass…
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Hope in the Lord – Daniel Rudd, a hero for our times
This week I re-read a small book by Gary Agee entitled “Daniel Rudd: Calling a Church to Justice” (Liturgical Press, 2017). I first read…
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Black Catholics for Justice hold walk
Dozens of Catholics gathered at the Cathedral of the Assumption Aug. 15 in prayer prior to a walk for racial justice organized by Black…
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Panel looks at role racism, religion, COVID-19 will play in elections
By Kurt Jensen Catholic News Service WASHINGTON — The combination of concern over government response to COVID-19 and the economic collapse brought about by…
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Detroit Catholic high school looks at combating racial, social injustice
By Michael Stechschulte Catholic News Service DETROIT — Bruce McDonald remembers being a teenager and getting his driver’s license. He was excited, as most…
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What Father Tolton might say about today’s racial injustices
By Joyce Duriga Catholic News Service CHICAGO — Father Augustus Tolton, the first identified Black priest ordained for the United States, would likely be…
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Fighting racism means putting faith in action, say Black Catholics
By Sophia Martinson Catholic News Service One day in early June, John Thordarson released a short video he had finally finished. Under a black…
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