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Office
for Racial Justice
The
core mission of the Office is to address the sin of racism
by providing parishes and schools with the tools to initiate
and enhance their efforts to combat racism. Cardinal Francis
George, O.M.I., established the Office for Racial Justice
July 1, 2000. The Office is a direct outgrowth from the
Archdiocese of Chicago’s Task Force on Racism as a
response to the beating of Lenard Clark in 1997.
Webpage
http://www.archchicago.org/departments/racial_justice/racial_justice.shtm
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DWELL
IN MY LOVE - A Pastoral Letter on Racism
by Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
On
April 4, 2001, the 33rd Anniversary of the Death of Dr.
Martin Luther King, Jr., Francis Cardinal George, O.M.I.
issued DWELL IN MY LOVE, A Pastoral Letter on Racism. In
this Pastoral Letter Cardinal George summarizes the various
forms of racism present throughout our world and offers
suggestions for fighting it. "Jesus transcends,
challenges, and transforms everything that divides the human
community," George writes. "He calls us back to a
communion with one another, a unity, which reflects the
communion of God's own Trinitarian life."
Webpage
http://www.archdiocese-chgo.org/cardinal/dwellinmylove/dwellinmylove.shtm
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Catholic
Schools
Catholic
schools exist primarily to evangelize about the Good News of
Jesus Christ and educate Catholic students for the
Church’s mission. All are welcomed who identify with and
seek to live by values in harmony with the Gospel and its
preferential option for the poor. Catholic schools
provide students an opportunity for educational Excellence
in the Catholic Christian tradition. Catholic faith-learning
communities commit to help each student develop his or her
potential for conscious, responsible living, healthy
relationships and leadership. The Catholic school
communities act as good stewards to make schools Vital,
affordable, and accessible across the Archdiocese.
Website
http://schools.archchicago.org/
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Catholic
Schools Opposing Racism (COR)
COR
is a network of Catholic secondary schools in the
Archdiocese of Chicago collaborating to eradicate racism. We
are committed to empowering adolescents with experiences
that transcend the boundaries of personal, spatial and
institutional racism and with the skills to embrace an
inclusive world. Our Gospel mission calls us to encourage
understanding and respect for all people and to provide
learning opportunities that will inspire young people to put
their faith into action.
Website
http://www.racebridges.net/cor/
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Crossroads
Ministry
Crossroads
Ministry, founded in 1986, is an Interfaith Ministry for
Racial Justice that educates and trains organizations to
analyze racism and to develop and implement strategies to
dismantle racism and build anti-racist Multicultural
Diversity.
Website
http://www.crossroadsministry.org/
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Office for Racial Justice