“But racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts. The persistence of the evil of racism is why we are writing this letter now.”
– Open Wide Our Hearts
“We are all called, in our respective roles, to cultivate and promote respect for the intrinsic dignity of every human person” — Pope Francis
Church Teachings & Bishop Statements
- Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love
- Brothers and Sisters to Us
- Catholic Social Teaching & Racism
- Night Will Be No More: Bishop Seitz’s Response to the El Paso Massacre
- Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of the Death of George Floyd and National Protests
- A Collection of Pastoral Letters, Bishops Statements, and more
Parish Resources
- Stations of the Cross: Overcoming Racism
- Prayers of the Faithful
- JustFaith Ministries Programs: Faith & Racial Equity
- JustFaith Ministries: Faith & Racial Healing
- Creating a Culture of Encounter: 1 on 1s for Relationship Building
- Bulletin Insert for Open Wide Our Hearts
- Full List of Resources for Parishes From the USCCB
Prayer Resources
- Social Resource Network: Prayers Against Racism
- Peace in Our Communities Novena
- Prayer Service for Racial Healing
Educational Resources
Racial Justice Organizations
Additional Resources
Fully Alive, February 2020 – Promoting Racial Justice and Criminal Justice Reform
Responding to the Sin of Racism
Articles on Combatting Racism – The Catholic Perspective
Anti-Racism Resources Specifically for White People
Backgrounder on Racism – Department of Justice, Peace, & Human Development