2022
Black History Month Profiles, February 2022
Open Wide Our Hearts, June 2022
Solidarity Letters
- Letter: City of Buffalo June 8, 2022
- Letter: Uvalde, Texas, June 8, 2022
Anti-Racism Workshop, November 12, 2022
Pax Christi Illinois hosted an anti-racism workshop for all who are interested in learning more about how to dismantle racism in Church and society Saturday, November 12, from 9:00 am-3:00 pm at St. Scholastica Catholic Church, Woodridge.
Dr. Geneace Williams Reflection November 12-13, 2022
Dr. Williams, pastor of Coppin African American Methodist Episcopal Church in south Chicago. and Naperville’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Manager, provided the homily reflection at all weekend Masses November, 12-13, 2022.
2021
Post Communion Talk, February 20-21, 2021
White Fragility 2021
The St. Thomas Solidarity Coalition Ministry is periodically providing chapter summaries of the book “White Fragility” by Robin DiAngelo. We encourage you to purchase the book and follow along with us as we, as the author states, “challenge racism.” It is a challenging book, and not always an “easy read.” It might challenge your beliefs. That is a good thing in these times.
Racial Justice Survey Introduction, June 2021
Racial Justice Survey, Results November 13-14, 2021
21-Day Racial Equity Challenge 2021
On her website, racial justice educator and writer Debby Irving states, “Creating effective social justice habits, particularly those dealing with issues of power, privilege, supremacy and leadership is like any lifestyle change. Setting our intentions and adjusting what we spend our time doing is essential. It’s all about building new habits. Sometimes the hardest part is just getting started.”
Spring is a great opportunity to start. We take our cue from the new growth emerging from the earth to remind ourselves that hearts and minds need to grow too and offer the 21-Day Racial Equity Challenge.
2020
George Floyd Racial Prayer Service, June 5, 2020
Tricia’s Swartland Sharing June 2020
Racial Justice Focus November 13-14, 2020
Regina Brent’s Reflection
2019
10 Ways to Fight Hate
The “10 Ways to Fight Hate” flyers were originally provided in 2018-2019 and were a collaborative effort among the St. Thomas Immigration/Refugee Initiative, Pax Christi, and Solidarity Coalition ministries. Each flyer provides information, scripture, song, Catholic Social Teaching and suggestions to put each of the “10 Ways” into action.
St. Thomas Reads: Just Mercy
“We are all more than the worst thing we have ever done.”
– Bryan Stevenson, Author of Just Mercy
The Faith and Spiritual Formation Commission invited parishioners to read Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson and then discuss the book and challenging issues surrounding the justice system in America. Sessions were held in the fall and then again during Lent.