Oblate/IHM Committee on Racism
Mission Statement
Prompted by the Spirit, we desire to reconnect the journey
of our four Congregations by participating in a process
of building right relationships, healing and reconciliation
in an effort to eradicate racism within ourselves, our
Congregations, and beyond.
Goals:
1. To continue to share the richness of our Congregational
histories and educate ourselves on how the dynamics of
racism have shaped us as individuals and as congregations.
2. To address the sin of racism by promoting systemic
change within our congregational, ecclesial, and societal
structures.
Strategies:
1. To create opportunities for meaningful conversation
regarding the above goals.
2. To utilize the inter-congregational Oblate.IHM website
for information-sharing and advocacy efforts.
3. To offer on an on-going basis inter-congregational
retreats and/or reflection weekends that will promote
these goals.
4. To recommend to the Board of Directors possible actions
that will continue to build relationships among the four
congregations and/or that address the sin of racism.
