Mass Times: Saturdays at 5:00 pm;
Sundays at 8:00 am and 10:30 am.
Mon, Tues, Wed* (*Communion service),
and Fri at 8:15 am;
Thurs at 6:00 pm.
St. Rita Roman Catholic Church
1008 Maple Dr., Webster, NY 14580
585-671-1100
 

Purpose Statement:

While the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Teachings of the Roman Catholic Church speak clearly about the sin of racism, we understand that addressing racism can be deeply uncomfortable and controversial because of its political dimension.

The USCCB states that “as Catholics we are called to participate in public life in a manner consistent with the mission of our Lord.” So, we invite one another to engage in this ministry to serve that mission, and to honor the voices of some in our own parish crying out for this justice. 

 

Mission Statement:

In alignment with Church teaching and the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the St. Rita Racial Justice Ministry will raise awareness, inform, and work toward removing racism from our community.

 

Get Involved!

Our Racial Justice Ministry team meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:00 in church. Please contact Dcn. Jim Fien (james.fien@dor.org) if you are interested in joining us.

 

This page is under construction.

Check back soon for more content and support. In the meantime, you can find great resources online here from our neighbors at St. Monica’s: https://www.stmonicaofrochester.org/black-lives-matter-resources


"Open Wide Our Hearts" and "Salt and Light" publications from Catholic Family Center are available online here.

Click here for the pastoral letter, Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love, from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Click here for the accompanying study guide.  See links to more resources below. 


In fall of 2020, we held discussion sessions on "Open Wide Our Hearts".  Here are the recordings from these sessions:

What is Racism?  Click here to watch the recap video.

Do Justice  Click here to watch the recap video.

Love Goodness  Click here to watch the recap video.


Examination of Conscience

"Two-pagers" from the USCCB:

Racism and Employment

Racism and Housing

Racism and Economic Inequality

Racism and Education

Racism and Criminal Justice

Racism and Voting

Racism and the Native American Experience


Other Resources:

Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

Catholic Resources for Racial Justice 2020

Speak Up!: Responding to Everyday Bigotry

Sr. Thea Bowman Speech to US Catholic Bishops 1989