Dynamic Deacon Delivers a Catholic Response to Racism
Deacon Harold delivered a presentation on “Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism” on the campus of Benedictine College. His presentation was sponsored by the Black Student Union and The Gregorian Fellows at Benedictine College. Published by Atchison Globe, 8 September 2020.
read moreThe Evil of Racism is Rooted in the Seven Deadly Sins
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers discusses the connection between racism and the seven deadly sins. *The Criterion*, Volume LX, No.47. Published 4 September 2020.
read moreThree black Catholics reflect on faith, race, and the prevailing narrative
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, filmmaker Jordan Pacheco, and non-profit leader Muji Kaiser talk about being Catholic and black, racism, Black Lives Matter, and more. *Catholic World Report*, 19 August 2020.
read moreOregon African American Catholics’ Legacy of Joy Amid Injustice
This is the second story in a two-part series on racism toward African American Catholics. The first piece explored U.S. and Oregon church history. *Catholic Sentinel*, 13 August 2020.
read moreDeacon Burke-Sivers Brings the Fire to Annual Men’s Conference
The Oregon-based deacon, who travels the world giving talks and is well-known for his appearances on Catholic television and radio, delivered, his booming voice seeming to fill the auditorium at Marshall School all on its own. *The Northern Cross*, Diocese of Duluth, February 2020.
read moreDeacon Harold Speaks in Perth, Australia During Year of Faith
Summary of Deacon Harold’s 2012 Year of Faith Speaking Tour in Perth, Australia. *Catholic Youth Ministry News*, November 2012.
read moreDynamic Deacon Was a Hit Down Under!!
Summary of Deacon Harold’s 2015 Speaking Tour in Australia. *Parousia Media Newsletter*, September 2015. Posted by Charbel Raish on October 06, 2015.
read moreRacism and Resilience: An Overview of Catholic African American History
This is the first of a two-part series looking at racism toward Black Catholics. The first piece examines U.S. and Oregon church history. The second story will explore recent experiences of African American Catholics in Oregon and Blacks’ views on the ongoing protests and the Black Lives Matter movement. *Catholic Sentinel*, 31 July 2020.
read moreDeacon Harold Breaks Open the Word of God (Acts 3:1-10)
Deacon Harold exegetes Acts 3:1-10 (Peter and John heal the lame beggar at the Beautiful Gate of the Temple) on the *Good Book Club* (Spirit Mornings on the Spirit Catholic Radio Network). Aired 22 July 2020.
read moreCatholic Reporter’s Notebook: Black Lives Matter
Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a Catholic speaker and author who is Black: “There’s an entire other agenda here they’re promoting that has nothing to do with Black Lives Matter… By their own statements, that’s why it’s problematic, and that’s why Catholics cannot a rm the organization or be part of it whatsoever.”
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