September 9 – Feast of St. Peter Claver

September 9 is the Feast of St. Peter Claver, patron saint of those is slavery, African Americans, Colombia and Interracial Justice. In the wake of today’s racial unrest, the U.S. Bishops have called for a national day of prayer and fasting on his feast day.

“As bishops, we unequivocally state that racism is a life issue. Accordingly, we will not cease to forcefully speak against and work toward ending racism. Racism directly places brother and sister against each other, violating the dignity inherent in each person.”  

 – U.S. Catholic bishops, Open Wide Our Hearts, nos. 587-590

In the wake of much racial unrest and in honor of the 57th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King’s March on Washingon, the chairman of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism has requested a national day of prayer and fasting.

Join the Day of Prayer for Peace in our Communities on the Feast of St. Peter Claver (September 9th).

Pray

Learn

Act 

  • Explore parish and school resources to share with your community inspired by Open Wide Our Hearts.
  • Observe a day of prayer and fasting on the Feast of St. Peter Claver

Learn more about how the Church is praying, learning, and acting against racism, and how we can get involved by visiting our full library of resources

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