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Cardinal Gregory recalls time when Black Catholics could not study in U.S. seminaries
Cardinal Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, received this year’s Rector’s Award at an April 11 banquet at the Pontifical... Read more
U.S. bishops reflect on ‘rallying cry’ of Martin Luther King Jr.
Archbishop Timothy Broglio said that the renowned civil rights leader taught that “we must confront the evils of racism and... Read more
Catholic higher ed still open to all, bishops say after Supreme Court blocks affirmative action
“It is our hope that our Catholic institutions of higher learning will continue to find ways to make education possible... Read more
Church commission investigates Baltimore Archdiocese role in slavery
The commission includes academics, archivists, and other researchers who are poring through old documents and will unveil some of its... Read more
Chicago’s Bishop Joseph N. Perry to lead U.S. bishops’ anti-racism committee
The Chicago-born bishop brings extensive experience to the role, including his chairmanship of the USCCB Committee on African-American Catholics. Read more
Catholics reflect on racial reconciliation in U.S. Church: ‘We must be rooted in prayer’
Two prominent Catholic speakers say they have seen an openness among Catholics to acknowledge racism as a sin and as... Read more
US Catholic bishops call for ‘honest dialogue’ on ‘persistent evil of racism’ after mass shootings
The USCCB said it would continue to “advocate for an end to violence, and for the respect and dignity of... Read more
The nuns who witnessed the life and death of Martin Luther King Jr
Sister Mary Antona Ebo was the only black Catholic nun who marched with civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.... Read more
Notre Dame to host 31st Annual Black Catholic Theological Symposium
On Oct. 7, the University of Notre Dame will begin to host the 31st annual Black Catholic Theological Symposium (BCTS)... Read more
Catholic schools have ‘mighty role’ for Black Catholic leaders, Louisville archbishop says
The Louisville archdiocese has made steady progress in enrolling more African-Americans in Catholic schools, and Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of... Read more
Minneapolis archbishop prays for peace following sentencing of Derek Chauvin
The archbishop of St. Paul-Minneapolis prayed for peace and called for racial reconciliation on Friday to the sentencing of Derek... Read more
Reflections on the role of the Cathedral during the Tulsa Race Massacre and today
At the end of May, our local community will commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Sparked by... Read more
Tulsa diocese mourns 100th anniversary of racial massacre
The Bishop of Tulsa commemorated the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa racial massacre last week, in an ecumenical vespers service... Read more
'Cleanse our land': U.S. bishops call for prayer, action to end racism after Chauvin verdict
Bishops across the United States on Tuesday and Wednesday responded to the guilty verdict for former Minneapolis police officer Derek... Read more
St Paul-Minneapolis archbishop calls for healing after Derek Chauvin verdict
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis called for peace, reconciliation, and a greater respect for human life after... Read more
Pro-life advocates: Planned Parenthood can’t just wish away Margaret Sanger’s racism, eugenics
After the head of Planned Parenthood promised to “reckon with” founder Margaret Sanger’s connections to racism and eugenics, pro-life advocates... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone calls for ‘inoculation against racism’
Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco last week condemned violence against Asian people in the United States, drawing comparisons between... Read more
‘Heroes’ and ‘villains’: The history of Catholic college basketball and race relations
In the history of Catholic college basketball and race, there are both “heroes” and “villains,” said one author of a... Read more
‘Give them hope’: How parishes can be a light amid violence and racism
Transforming communities to become more inclusive and accepting places must begin at the parish level, Bishop Oscar Solis of Salt... Read more
USCCB condemns racist violence, prays for victims, after Atlanta shootings
The U.S. bishops’ conference denounced racism and violence following last week’s shootings in Atlanta that killed six Asian women. Read more
