Items of Interest
- 25th Anniversary "Brothers and Sisters" to Us: US Bishops' Pastoral Statement on Racism
- 50th Anniversary Response to Letter from Birmingham Jail
- March on Washington Anniversary: Time To Face Unmet Goals
- Archbishop Kurtz Urges All To Pray, Act for Human Dignity in Message for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- Archbishop Kurtz Expresses ‘Grief and Deep Sadness’ Over Charleston Church Shooting
Combatting Racism
"But racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts. The persistence of the evil of racism is why we are writing this letter now."
Latest Information
Practical Steps for Eradicating Racism: An Invitation - This Guide was prepared to assist Catholics and people of good will in reflecting on the evil and harm of racism. While this is not a comprehensive list, it provides actionable steps that may assist Catholics to reflect and respond in faith.
USCCB and (Arch)Diocesan Statements on the Death of George Floyd and National Protests
Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities
WASHINGTON – Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement on George Floyd and the protests in American cities that have taken place over the last several days.
Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests
WASHINGTON – Seven U.S. bishop chairmen of committees within the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued a statement in the wake of the death of Mr. George Floyd and the protests which have broken out in Minneapolis and in other cities in the United States.
New Resources
- Prayer Card English | Prayer Card Spanish
- Social Media Graphic English | Social Media Graphic Spanish
Everyone Belongs children's book on the reality of racism and our Catholic response
Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love - Study Guide
St. Peter Claver Prayer Service 2019 I Printable Version
Mass Formulary-St. Peter Claver 2019 I Printable Version
The USCCB, the Catholic Mobilizing Network, the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry (NFCYM), the United States Catholic Mission Association recently hosted a webinar.full of ideas for implementing the call of "Open Wide Our Hearts" in your community.
Catholic Mobilizing Network recently released a new short video in honor of Black History Month highlighting 5 important lessons from the USCCB's recent pastoral letter against racism, "Open Wide Our Hearts: the Enduring Call to Love."
Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love - A Pastoral Letter Against Racism | Abramos nuestros corazones: El incesante llamado al amor – Carta pastoral contra el racismo
Purchase print copies from the USCCB Store!
Check out the educational resources and parish resources that were created to accompany the pastoral letter against racism.
Latest news
August 8, 2019
U.S. Bishops Approved “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love,” A Pastoral Letter Against Racism
November 15, 2018
A Statement of Support for the New Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism from the Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
September 12, 2017
USCCB Special Task Force to Promote Peace in Our Communities: Report and Recommendations
Nov. 10, 2016
USCCB President Calls for Dialogue, Peace in the Midst of Violence
July 18, 2016
USCCB President Calls for Prayers, Reflection, Civility and Dialogue
July 8, 2016
Resources
Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love - A Pastoral Letter Against Racism, 2018 | Abramos nuestros corazones: El incesante llamado al amor - Carta pastoral contra el racismo, 2018
Brothers and Sisters to Us - U.S. Catholic Bishops Pastoral Letter on Racism, 1979 | Selected quotes
Love Thy Neighbor as Thyself: U.S. Catholic Bishops Speak Against Racism - In 2001, several bishops brought together a series of essays on the perspective of the different cultural families and on racism in general. Their insight remains relevant today and still relevant excerpts, collated in 2013, are available.
What We've Seen and Heard: A Pastoral Letter on Evangelization | En Español | Selected quotes
From the Black Bishops of the United States
September 9, 1984
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