Father Kareem Smith

Event was Tuesday, November 17th at Seton

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As Catholics we need to be attentive to the sin of racism wherever it may be found, especially in our nation, communities, parishes, families, and even in our own hearts. Also as Catholics, Church teaching offers us a way to help bring about the healing and reconciliation, justice and peace that is needed now more than ever. Father Smith, by means of personal witness and teaching, will help us to see how we can move forward together.

Father Smith is the Parochial Vicar of Annunciation – Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Crestwood, and a member of the Archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry. He is a contributor to a current Westchester Magazine piece on racism.


https://westchestermagazine.com/life-style/local-westchester-leaders-reflect-on-race/

Visit the Office of Black Ministry’s Website:

https://archny.org/ministries-and-offices/cultural-diversity-apostolate/black-ministry/

Racism is a Life Issue!

Mary, friend and mother to all, through your Son, God has found a way to unite himself to every human being, called to be one people, sisters and brothers to each other. We ask for your help in calling on your Son, seeking forgiveness for the times when we have failed to love and respect one another. We ask for your help in obtaining from your Son the grace we need to overcome the evil of racism and to build a just society. We ask for your help in following your Son, so that prejudice and animosity will no longer infect our minds or hearts but will be replaced with a love that respects the dignity of each person. Mother of the Church, the Spirit of your Son Jesus warms our hearts: pray for us. Amen.