Anti-Racism Resources
The following are resources that connect to ongoing anti-racism work from a Catholic perspective. We will be sharing more as we find them, so please continue to visit this page. For more information, please email Christine Dragonette at christine@sfxstl.org.
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Tuesday Racial Justice Vigils
Begun by the Jesuits of Bellarmine House in June, a group of St. Louis Catholics will continue to keep vigil for Racial Justice and Black Lives on the steps of St. Francis Xavier College Church every Tuesday evening from 6-7pm. All are invited to join in silent prayer and bring signs calling for racial justice. The group is looking to include others in creating programming or reflection during these vigils. If you, or a group you're connected with, would be interested in leading one Tuesday, please email Joan McGinnis at jfmc676@gmail.com.
Articles and Videos
The assumptions of white privilege and what we can do about it, Fr. Bryan N. Massingale
“Worship of a False God,” an interview with Fr. Bryan N. Massingale
Pastoral Letter on Racism, Provincial Ronald A. Mercier, SJ
Racism in our Streets and Structures, a dialogue hosted by Georgetown University’s Initiative on Catholic Social Thought and Public Life
Message from Archbishop Robert J. Carlson on Racism, Justice and Peace
Selection of Quotes from Pope Francis on Equality, Fraternity, and Racism
Protesters in Minneapolis gather at the scene May 27 where George Floyd, an unarmed black man, was pinned down by a police officer kneeling on his neck May 25. (CNS/Reuters/Eric Miller)