CCW—ADW

Council of Catholic Women — Archdiocese of Washington

Racial Justice Awareness

The Church teaches that diversity is a gift from God — a reflection of the richness of His creation. Human beings differ in countless ways, and yet all are made in the image and likeness of God (Imago Dei).1

Background

The document Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love – A Pastoral Letter Against Racism was developed by the Committee on Cultural Diversity in the Church of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). It was approved by the full body of bishops as a formal statement of the same at its November 2018 General Meeting and has been authorized for publication by the undersigned.

Msgr. J. Brian Bransfield

General Secretary, USCCB 2

Resources

References

1 Catholic Identity and Racial Diversity: A Framework for Catholic Institutions Committed to Racial Justice, Reconciliation, and the Gospel, USCCB 2026

2 p2, “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love Pastoral Letter Against Racism” USCCB 2018

Pray with us

Nightly Phone Rosary

8 PM, 7 days a week
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Since September 2018, the Council of Catholic Women (CCW) has been hosting a nightly Rosary call for the healing of the Church, healing and for callers’ personal intentions.

All (men, women, children, non-CCW members) are welcome to join us any night of the week — or every night of the week!

Maybe once a month on your birthdate? Please join us at 8:00 p.m. as we read meditations on the Rosary’s mysteries and pray together.