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	RACE RELATIONS RESOURCES

The following are offered as statements/resources that may help parishes and individuals promote positive race relations.

1.  "In Pusuit of Racial Justice: The Perspective of the Roman Catholic Church." The James J. Gardner Family Lecture in Moral Theology by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk, November 7, 2001.

2.   "Racism: Foreign to the Mind of Christ. " Article by Archbishop Daniel E. Pilarczyk for The Catholic Telegraph, January, 1999.

3.  Preamble by Archbishop Pilarczyk to Cincinnati Judicatory Leaders’ Statement on Race, April 8, 1998.

4.  Statement of Shared Commitment and of "How Our Congregations Can Work on Race" by the Greater Cincinnati Area Religious Judicatories, April, 1998.

5.  "Foundations for the Future: A Beginning Statement on Race" by the Greater Cincinnati Area Religious Judicatories, January 1, 1998.

6.  Homily given by Rev. Richard Bollman, S.J., at Bellarmine Chapel, June 3, 2001.

7.  Resources Available Through Archdiocesan Offices:

a. U.S. Bishops: Pastoral Letter on Racism: "Brothers and
Sisters to Us." (1979)

b. U.S. Bishops: "Love One Another: A Program of Racial
and Ethnic Reconciliation. (1996)

c. U.S. Bishops: Pastoral Letter on the U.S. Economy:
"Economic Justice for All." (1986)

d. Brochure: "Open Wide the Doors: A Catholic Call
to Racial Reconciliation."  List of resources and programs.

                e. Office of African American Ministries: Director, George
                Findley. (513) 421-3131, X242.

                f. Diversity training. Catholic Social Action Office.

                g. Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations Office: Director,
                Louise Vera. (513) 421-3131, X223.

h. Archdiocesan Media Center. "Teaching Tolerance"
Resources from Southern Poverty Law Center.
Also brochures listing videos and films by topic,
including "African American Concerns" and
"Confronting a Culture of Violence."  (513) 421-3121, X539.

7. The AMOS Project, a congregational-based community organizing effort
in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.  Lead organizer: Robyn Bancroft: (513) 751-2222.

8. MARCC (Metropolitan Area Religious Coalition of Cincinnati).   Director: Duane Holm (513) 721-4843

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