A Catholic Response to the Southampton Tragedy

The murder of 18-year-old student Henry Nowak in Southampton has shaken our community. In the aftermath, false accusations of racism have caused more division and public anger. At The Racial Justice House, an initiative of the Catholic Association for Racial Justice (CARJ), we believe this difficult moment requires us to focus on the clear truths of Catholic Social Teaching. Our faith teaches a vital principle: every single person is created in the image and likeness of God (Imago Dei). This means every human being has equal dignity, regardless of their race or background. When we say “All Lives Matter” in this...Reclaiming Our Shared Humanity: A Catholic Response to the Southampton Tragedy - The Racial Justice House