Confronting injustice through faith
An upcoming discussion presented by Boston College’s Forum on Racial Justice in America examines the role—and obligation—of Catholics in combatting the many effects of racism.
“Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith: Distinctly Catholic Tools for Building Racial Justice” will be held on April 9 at 4:30 p.m. in Gasson 100. The event’s title, and its focus, draw on the 2023 book Racism and Structural Sin: Confronting Injustice with the Eyes of Faith, published by Marquette University Associate Professor and Chair of Theology Conor Kelly Ph.D.’15, one of four panelists taking part in the conversation.
Morrissey College Dean Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., and Pine Manor Institute for Student Success Executive Director Joy Moore, co-chairs of the Boston College Forum on Racial Justice in America.
Also taking part in the discussion will be the Forum co-directors, Morrissey College of Arts and Sciences Dean Gregory Kalscheur, S.J., and Vice President and Executive Director of the Pine Manor Institute for Student Success at Boston College Joy Moore.
A reception will follow in Gasson 112.
“Boston College, precisely because it is a Jesuit, Catholic university, has a unique contribution to make to the national conversation on racism and racial justice,” said Fr. Kalscheur. “The Gospel and the Catholic social thought tradition ground our faith commitment to the solidarity of the human family, reverencing the dignity of all persons, and promoting justice and the common good. I am very happy that we are able to host this important conversation exploring the ways in which our faith and our University mission call us to confront the reality of the sin of racism.”
Moore said, “The Forum on Racial Justice continues to bring together voices from across the country to engage in dialogue about racism in America. The Forum is designed to be a catalyst for sometimes difficult conversations about the role race plays in housing, education, health care, policing, religion, and more. We welcome the BC community to attend the April 9 Forum event and others that will follow.”
A University-wide initiative launched in 2020, the Forum provides a meeting place for listening, dialogue, and greater understanding about race and racism in America.
For more about the Forum on Racial Justice in America, visit bc.edu/forum.