Racism

Man sitting in church with stainless windows behind him.

Our Church Is God’s Church

Deacon Art Miller September 29, 2025

Our Church is God’s Church, and we belong to God. Church is the place we go to nurture our faith.

person holding cardboard sign with the words "Racism is the Pandemic"

There is a long history of praying the rosary for a variety of causes. Many people have prayed for peace, for life, for healing, even for victory in battle. Let us never tire of turning to Mary and this most ...

hand holding a sign with the words "Equality in Diversity" written on it.

Work for Greater Equality

Shannon K. Evans July 19, 2025

Racism is a deeply rooted malady in every society in the world and must be uprooted with intentionality and awareness. May this prayer aid you in your anti-racism work to be a better disciple of Jesus.

People cheer during a "Broadway Celebrates Juneteenth" concert at Times Square in New York City June 19, 2025.

Juneteenth seen as day to reflect on freedom, ending racism

OSV News June 20, 2025

This year marks the 160th anniversary of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the last Confederate state that continued to uphold the practice of slavery two years after it was abolished in the country -- an event marked by ...

Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas, kneels at El Paso's Memorial Park holding a "Black Lives Matter" sign June 1, 2020.

The Catholic Church and racism, 5 years after George Floyd

OSV News June 3, 2025

Five years after the death of George Floyd, there is much work still to be done in the church to address the sin of racism.

two kids holding a sign with the words: "My Black Friends Matter".

Children Build the Future

Shannon K. Evans February 9, 2025

Our children need us to help them become the people we imagine when we dream of their future.

a stone monument depicting Martin Luther King Jr.

We All Have a Choice

Patricia Breen McNeil January 20, 2025

Today is a reminder for all Americans to name and help dismantle the racist processes and procedures that still exist, while honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.