Rockhurst University Honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

2018 marks fifty years since the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Catholic colleges and universities across the nation came together on Monday, January 15^th to honor the life and legacy of one of the greatest leaders of contemporary society. One of these schools includes Rockhurst University. Rockhurst students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered for an interfaith prayer service that “was structured to get individuals listening instead of speaking.”

The event featured prayers from different faith traditions, songs from the St. Monica Church Choir, and recordings of King’s own voice. The ceremony proved “the power that mutual understanding can have in building unity across race, religion, and other boundaries.” Following the service, participants left to participate in various afternoon service projects around the community. Projects ranged from cleaning local parks to brining attention to the toll gun violence has taken on families in the Kansas City area.

To hear more about Rockhurt’s event, visit Rockhurst news.

Providence College Professor Reflects on Race

Providence College assistant professor of theology Dana Dillon co-taught a colloquium called “Race, Marginality, and Theologies of Liberation” this semester. Professor Dillon said her students valued the opportunity to think deeply about race and to create projects showcasing what they’ve learned. Click here to read the reflection, watch a student video, and see how solidarity is linked with Catholic identity and mission.

Catholic Social Ministry Gathering Diversity Initiative

The Diversity Outreach Initiative of the Catholic Social Ministry Gathering seeks to develop leaders from diverse Catholic communities for ministry in the Church. The initiative expresses our commitment to strengthen the Church’s social ministry by reaching out to Catholic communities diverse in ethnicity, race, and ability – we encourage members to lift up the richness and diversity of their gifts in our shared mission! Limited financial assistance to participate in CSMG is available, especially for students interested in the Young Leaders Initiative. Applications are due Friday, November 21; for more information, please visit the website.