Faith-based response widens statewide, addressing white supremacy, hate actions
Brooklyn’s Roman Catholic Diocese Announces Mass for Solidarity and Peace
Clergy across New York state, including several Brooklyn-based faith leaders from a variety of religious traditions, have joined Gov. Andrew Cuomo in an open letter condemning white supremacy and hatred in the wake of the violence in Charlottesville on Saturday, Aug. 12 and ongoing protests. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, at least two congregations have announced special services to counteract hatred with love and respect.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn announced on Monday, Aug. 21 that Bishop DiMarzio would preside at a Mass for solidarity and peace this Thursday, Aug. 24, in response to the recent violence in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Bishop DiMarzio and the Diocese of Brooklyn’s Ministry for African American Catholics are co-sponsoring the Mass, which will take place at St. James Cathedral-Basilica at 7:30 p.m. that night. Concelebrating the Mass with Bishop DiMarzio will be the Rev. Alonzo Cox, Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns, Coordinator of Ministry for African American Catholics, and the pastor of St. Martin De Porres Parish.