Archdiocese to celebrate pioneering bishop, 40 years of African Apostolate
The double anniversary Mass will take place on Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
Tag: Racism
Black priest: White nationalism the greatest threat to peace today
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Black priest who is Pax Christi USA’s “Teacher of Peace” award recipient for 2021 said white nationalism is “the greatest threat to peace in our time, … Learn More
Asian and Pacific Islander sisters in the US speak out against hate incidents
The recent rise in hate crimes against Asians in the U.S. is sparking concern for Catholic women religious from Asian and Pacific Island countries. Some have experienced verbal abuse, while … Learn More
Racial discrimination is not new. New ministry offers healing, hope
Featured image: Sister Dong Hong Marie Zhang with her father. Her family has struggled in an anti-Christian culture. (Photo courtesy of Sister Dong Hong Marie Zhang) Asian Americans have endured … Learn More
Newark’s Sister Dong Hong represents Asians, Catholics at White House roundtable
Sister Dong Hong Marie Zhang, the liaison to the Chinese Community for the Archdiocese of Newark, was invited to participate in a White House Initiative on Asian Americans and Pacific … Learn More
Church called to lead the difficult work of overcoming structural racism
CLEVELAND (CNS) — As the guilty verdicts were read April 20 in the trial of a white former Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd, Reynold Verret, president … Learn More
Catholic educators urged to talk about, ‘grapple with’ racism in the church
WASHINGTON (CNS) — When Catholic educators met virtually this year at their annual conference, they took a close look at racism and how teachers should talk about its existence and … Learn More