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'Too many good and faithful Catholics remain unaware of the connection between institutional racism and the continued erosion of the sanctity of life.
... God demands more from us.
... in fact, God demands what is right and just.'USCCB, Open Wide Our Hearts
A partnership of parishioners and clergy from St. John Chrysostom and St. Martin de Porres Parish in North Philadelphia, this unique cross-parish ministry aims to address the sin of racism in our communities through prayer, dialogue and action. We welcome your suggestions and support as we strive to fight the great sin of racism in our community and follow God's Commandment to love one another without exception.
Members
St. Martin de Porres: James Andrews, Xavier Gallon, Letitia Holloway-Owens, Douglas Stanford, Monique Gray-Wright, Fr. Addisalem Mekonnen
St. John Chrysostom: Gerry Arango, Mary Chollet, Christina Costanzo, Nsoki Mavinga, Joe McMahon Suggested Reading:
Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love
A Pastoral Letter Against Racism
US Conference of Catholic Bishops
Racial Justice & the Catholic Church
By Bryan N. Massingale