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Memory and Reconciliation: The Church and the Faults of the Past (2000)

A document produced by the Vatican's International Theological Commission in celebration of the Jubilee Year

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The Church and Racism: Toward a More Fraternal Society

A collection of documents produced by the Vatican's Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace

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Brothers and Sisters to Us (1979)

A pastoral letter from the U.S. Catholic Bishops on racism.

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Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love (2018)

A Pastoral Letter from the U. S. Catholic Bishops against Racism

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Statement of U.S. Bishop Chairmen in Wake of Death of George Floyd and National Protests

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Statement of U.S. Bishops’ President on George Floyd and the Protests in American Cities

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Statement of the Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, 1968 | Where Peter IsIn 1968 the Black Catholic Clergy Caucus produced a statement borne from public concern and meant for public consumption, but which has since become almost an afterthought. In light of recent events, historical parallels, and the need for strong and grounded Black Catholic witness within the American Church, we think it is proper to make the statement public once again by reproducing it here

National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus

The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus [NBCCC] serves as a fraternity for Black Catholic Clergy and Religious to support the spiritual, theological, educational, and ministerial growth of its members. Its membership is composed of Black Catholic ordained Clergy (priests and permanent deacons), religious brothers and seminarians. For more information, go here.

The National Black Catholic Congress

The National Black Catholic Congress represents African American Roman Catholics, working collaborating with National Roman Catholic organizations.

It commits itself to establishing an agenda for the evangelization of African Americans; and physical conditions of African Americans, thereby committing itself and its members to the freedom and growth of African Americans as full participants in church and society. For more information, go here.