“Racism is a serious offense against God precisely because it violates the innate dignity of the human person. At its core racism is a failure to love our neighbor.” – Most Reverend Harry J. Flynn
Mission Statement
The Catholic Coalition for Human Dignity and Solidarity works collaboratively to build just relationships, heal the wounds created by racism and discrimination, and contribute to ending racial injustice within our communities and collective Catholic organizations.
Join Us For:
Walking Alongside Our Schools: Students, Families, and Solidarity in a Time of Uncertainty
Sat. Apr. 11
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM
(Breakfast Included)
University of St. Thomas School of Law
Minneapolis Campus
How We Do This
- Gather around our shared beliefs to discern how we can use our institutional power and privilege to work in solidarity with our brothers and sisters most impacted by racial injustice
- Convene the broader community through our organizations’ relationships for opportunities to change hearts and minds
- Be a resource for individuals and communities to get connected with local education and action
- Support local efforts that align with our mission and values
Coalition Members
Catholic Charities of the Twin Cities
Leadership:
Jamie Verbrugge, President and Chief Executive Officer
Working Group Representative:
Michael Rios-Keating,* Social Justice Education Manager
*Coordinator, Catholic Coalition for Human Dignity and Solidarity
Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota
Leadership:
Christopher Nelson, President
Working Group Representative:
Meg Payne Nelson, Vice President of Impact
Brianna Thompson, Director of Marketing & Communications
Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Leadership:
Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda, Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Working Group Representative:
Fr. Daniel Griffith, Rector, Basilica of St. Mary
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Leadership:
Fr. James Burns, President
Working Group Representative:
Eamon Naughton, Director of Campus Ministry and Endowed Co-Chair of the Hendrickson Institute for Ethical Leadership
Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet
Executive Leadership Appointee:
Sr. Susan Hames, CSJ
Working Group Representatives:
Marty Roers, Justice Director
St. Catherine University
Leadership:
Marcheta P. Evans, President
Working Group Representatives:
Sr. Sharon Howell, Director of the Center for Spirituality and Social Justice
Jackie Font-Guzman, Sr. Vice President for Equity and Belonging
University of St. Thomas
Leadership:
Robert Vischer, President
Working Group Representative:
Fr. Christopher Collins, Vice President of Mission
Jerome Benner, Director of Neighborhood and Community Relations
