As we celebrate Black Catholic History Month, Father Stephen D. Thorne, chairperson of the Archbishop’s Commission on Racial Healing, writes, “If only we could encounter Jesus in each other in a renewed way to overcome prejudice and racism.”
(Archived document, may contain errors) 225 November 3, 1982 THE HARD FACTS TH E NUCLEAR FREEZE IGNORES INTRODUCTION The outcome of the November 2 referendums on a nuclear freeze clearly demonstrates that the concept of a freeze has struck a responsive chord with a sizable portion of the U.S electorate indeed certainly most of those who voted against the freeze propositions) hope for the day when the production and deployment of nuclear weapons will end.
Archbishop Nelson Pérez will join clergy and faithful Nov. 6 to honor St. Martin de Porres, and the rich heritage of Black Catholics in the life of the church.
Bishop Robert Maginnis, retired auxiliary of Philadelphia, dies at age 88 catholicphilly.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from catholicphilly.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Today, we join with others across the nation in commemorating the life and ministry of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This year, perhaps more than ever before, all of us need to deeply reflect on his message of peacefully yet persistently seeking racial equality and justice for all. My sincere hope is that it will lead us to imitate his example through actions of love.
Despite many promising strides over the years, the events that unfolded across the country in 2020 are a stark reminder that the evil sin of racism still infects people’s hearts. As a man who preached the Gospel of Jesus Christ, Dr. King believed that racism could be defeated by active love and the light of faith.