“Racism is not a thing of the past or simply a throwaway political issue to be bandied about when convenient. It is a real and present danger that must be met head on. As members of the Church, we must stand for the more difficult right and just actions instead of the easy wrongs of indifference. We cannot turn a blind eye to these atrocities and yet still try to profess to respect every human life. We serve a God of love, mercy, and justice.”
-Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen In Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests (Full text here)
NPM Presentations
The Welcome Table: Who’s Welcome and Whose Table? A Panel Discussion (June 22, 2020)
Thursday Thoughts at 3: Black Faith Matters (by Dr. Ansel Augustine) (January 7, 2021)
Thursday Thoughts at 3: Black Lives Matter in the Church (by Dr. Kim Harris) (June 18, 2020)
Thursday Thoughts at 3: Ecclesiastes: A Time to Rise Up (by ValLimar Jansen) (June 11, 2020)
More Resources on Anti-Racism
Catholic Volunteer Network: Antiracism Resources
Ignatian Solidarity Network: Faith in Action: Responding to Racial Justice
To fight racism, Catholics must hunger for justice like we do for the Eucharist (America Magazine)
Pax Christi: Anti-Racism Resources
Intercommunity Peace & Justice Center: Racism & Diversity Resources