racial justice Archives

Texas missionary priest named winner of 2020-2021 Lumen Christi Award

Sep 19, 2020

Father Ron Foshage, a missionary priest ministering in the Diocese of Beaumont, Texas, has been named Catholic Extension’s 2020-2021 Lumen Christi Award honoree for “his tireless work” in bringing reconciliation to a divided and hurting community in Texas.

By Catholic News Service

Religious brother uses gifts as liturgical artist to heal wounds of racism

Aug 1, 2020

As the nation continues to grapple with the issue of racism, an acclaimed liturgical artist and retreat leader is using his gifts to foster healing and justice.

By Gina Christian

Late civil rights leaders ‘changed course of history,’ says archbishop

Jul 29, 2020

The late Rep. John Lewis, D-Georgia, and another giant of the civil rights movement, the Rev. Cordy Tindell “C.T.” Vivian, who died the same day as Lewis, “changed the course of history for our nation” because of their civil rights work, said Archbishop Gregory J. Hartmayer of Atlanta.

By Samantha Smith

Portland archbishop urges end to violence, return to campaign for justice

Jul 28, 2020

As the national spotlight landed on his city and its ongoing protests, Portland Archbishop Alexander K. Sample July 24 made a plea for citizens to leave violence behind and return to a campaign for racial justice.

By Ed Langlois

Ministering in South has helped Edmundites understand racial injustice

Jul 26, 2020

As the Black Lives Matter movement grows and racial tensions intensify, the Edmundite order has important insights to offer.

By Cori Fugere Urban

Hard work, prayer can lead church to overcome racism, Bishop Fabre says

Jul 26, 2020

The response of Catholics to racism and racial injustice can lead to a watershed moment “if we put in the work we can do and put in the effort that needs to be undertaken,” said the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism.

By Dennis Sadowski