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“Important, urgent, and necessary, Daniel Horan’s book challenges all Catholics to face
up to the essential challenge of racism in our Church and in society.” --Rev. James Martin, S.J.

“Written with wit, charm, and love, this book offers us a vital roadmap to healing and hope.” --Patrick Saint-Jean, S.J., author of The Spiritual Work of Racial Justice

“Every Catholic needs this book and every parish should consider a small-group study of it!” --Rev. Matthew S. O’Donnell, pastor of Saint Columbanus Catholic Church, Chicago, Illinois

“This book may be an uncomfortable read, as it will prick consciences and perhaps even anger some, but you should read it with an open mind and heart anyway.” --Gloria Purvis, Catholic speaker and media host

“Fr. Daniel P. Horan offers invaluable guidance and resources for white Catholics who hope to recognize and respond in faith to the anti-Black racism in ourselves, in our society, and within our Church.” --Matthew J. Cressler, author of Authentically Black and Truly Catholic

 

Winner of a 2022 Association of Catholic Publishers Excellence in Publishing Award: General Interest (Third Place)

 

Conceived as a resource for Catholics—white Catholics, in particular—to begin the work of relearning what racism and White privilege mean in our context. This includes addressing hard realities that White people have typically been able to avoid, which, as Horan shows from his own experience comes from to the blissful ignorance afforded White people by an ingrained system of racism in both United States and the Church.  Among the questions he addresses: What is Racism? What does it mean to be White?  What does the Catholic Church teach about racism? Why doesn’t anything seem to change? And, where do go from here?

Daniel P. Horan is professor of philosophy, religious studies, and theology, and director of the Center for the Study of Spirituality at Saint Mary’s College, Notre Dame. He is an affiliated professor of spirituality at Oblate School of Theology, Antonio and a columnist for the National Catholic Reporter. He is the author of over fifteen books, including two from Orbis: Catholicity and Emerging Personhood, and Engaging Thomas Merton: Spirituality, Justice, and Racism. 

 

Cover design by Ponie Sheehan

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