During the 1960’s, African-Americans and many others who awakened to the sight and voices of racial injustice traveled to Selma. A new generation was challenging the segregated and dehumanizing status quo of the deep south. A group of nuns of the Catholic Church (long perceived as a “white” institution) joined the civil rights struggle…and in so doing, the Church and the sisters were themselves transformed.
As we seek to transform Baltimore in her current efforts to break free from raci...
During the 1960’s, African-Americans and many others who awakened to the sight and voices of racial injustice traveled to Selma. A new generation was challenging the segregated and dehumanizing status quo of the deep south. A group of nuns of the Catholic Church (long perceived as a “white” institution) joined the civil rights struggle…and in so doing, the Church and the sisters were themselves transformed.
As we seek to transform Baltimore in her current efforts to break free from racial inequity and violence, Sisters of Selma becomes powerful example of commitment towards justice, peace and equality for all.
As part of the “Keeping the Dream Alive - a celebration of the life of Martin Luther King, Jr.” observation, St. Ignatius will present the documentary Sisters of Selma: Bearing Witness for Change.
After the violence of "Bloody Sunday" in 1965, Catholic sisters from around the country followed their faith to join the voting rights protests in Selma, Alabama. Never before in American history had vowed Catholic women made so public a political statement.
Risking personal safety to bring change, the sisters were themselves changed--and they tell us how. Selma's African Americans attest to the importance of Catholic clergy in their lives--and explain why it took another 35 years to become fully enfranchised.
In 2003, director Jayasri Hart reunited the nuns, priests and other activists to view themselves and the protests on tape for the first time. Selmians, Catholic and Protestant, offered their views on the nuns' contributions to history. A powerful, affirming new story of faith and justice arises from events we thought we knew.
Serving as facilitator for the film and the following discussion will be Sister Gwynette Proctor, SND. Sister Gwynette is the Director of the Office of African-American Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Baltimore.
The showing of this documentary is sponsored by the St. Ignatius Catholic Community Racial Justice Forum.
There is no charge for this event. Popcorn, snacks and beverages will be provided.
To download flyer: http://tinyurl.com/sisters-selma
Date and Time: Friday, January 15 – 7 PM
Location: St. Ignatius Catholic Community
740 N. Calvert Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202
Information: 410-727-3848
