Archbishop Pérez of the Philadelphia Archdiocese issued a pastoral letter Racial Healing: “We Are One Body” on the occasion of The Solemnity of the Body and Blood of Christ — Corpus Christi.

: “We Are One Body” Pastoral Letter

The times that we live in, as was true of every historical period before us, provides a "teachable moment". This is an invitation to examine contemporary issues, problems, and possibilities in light of Catholic Social teaching over the past 130 years.  Read more...

Properly understood, “Black Lives Matter” is an expression of fundamental Catholic values of family, community, universality, life, and faith by Fr. Matthew Hawkins.  Read more...

Church Statements and Bishops' Letters

A series of webinars to discuss the importance of race in our Church, our communities, and in our families. Featuring experts in academia and ministry, we will explore the sin of racism and what we can do together to change our hearts and minds.  Read more...

As Catholics, we are called to recognize the dignity of every human life. Scripture tells us we are all made in the image and likeness of God, and our faith calls us to treat each other accordingly.  This post will be regularly updated as the conversation continues. Read more...