“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 Racial Justice Coalition 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.
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
CRJC Members
Catholic Charities of the Twin Cities
Leadership:
John Marston, Interim President and Chief Executive Officer
Working Group Representative:
Michael Rios-Keating,* Social Justice Education Manager
*Coordinator, CRJC
Catholic Community Foundation of Minnesota
Leadership:
Anne Cullen Miller, President
Working Group Representative:
Meg Payne Nelson, Vice President of Impact
Christopher Nelson, Executive Vice President
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
GHR Foundation
Leadership:
Amy Goldman, Chief Executive Officer and Chair
Working Group Representative:
Kevin Bennett, Senior Program Officer
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Leadership:
Fr. James Burns, President
Working Group Representative:
Marisa Naryka, Vice President for Mission and Student Affairs
Michael Reilly, Program Assistant, Office of the President
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
