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Prophetic Witness Against Racism
Prophetic Witness Against Racism
At times in its history, the Catholic Church in the United States has failed to denounce the evils of slavery, racism, and discrimination. But we have also been blessed with the courageous witness of many clerics, religious women and men and laypersons, who did respond prophetically by calling out sin and violent disregard for fellow human beings. Their lives remind everyone that we are all united in God’s love and the life of Christ. Read about these four Catholics who worked to heal the evil of racism in their day. As you learn about their stories, reflect on how you can join this work of healing injustice in your community today.
- Julia Greeley, Servant of God
- Venerable Rev. Augustus Tolton
- Msgr. Bernard Quinn, Servant of God
- César Chávez