Catholic Deacon and Former Cop Provides Solutions to Ending Racism

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers seeks to deliver a response to the epidemic of racism through the lens of the Catholic Church in his new book, BUILDING A CIVILIZATION OF LOVE: A CATHOLIC RESPONSE TO RACISM (Ignatius Press). Religious News Service, published 24 October 2023.

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Deacon Harold Talks About *Building a Civilization of Love* on Spirit Catholic Radio

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Deacon Harold talks about his new book, *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism* on Spirit Catholic Radio’s *Spirit Mornings* hosted by Jen Brown and Bruce McGregor. Published 24 January 2024.

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The Best Books *Catholic Culture* Staff Read in 2023

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It’s time for the Catholic Culture staff’s roundup of our favorite things we read in the past year. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers delivers in a book which combines a close look at racism with a close look at anti-racist distortions which too often provide a cover for other goals, including anti-Christian goals. Published 16 January 2024.

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Deacons and Racial Justice

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Deacon Harold writes about deacons and racial justice. *The Deacon*, January/February 2024 (Vol. 6, No.4). Our Sunday Visitor.

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Responding to the Sin of Racism—and Building a Civilization of Love

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is the author of the new book *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism.* He is passionate about having those deeper conversations about race, and the moral and spiritual groundwork that must be laid in order to successfully combat racism in society. In this episode, he speaks with host Andrew Petiprin about how an authentically Catholic approach can help facilitate healing in our society and promote reconciliation across racial divides. *Ignatius Press Podcast*, aired 15 December 2023.

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Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers carefully distinguishes the sin of racism from the kind of instinctive bias that marks all fallen mankind, in order to help us find a path to deeper unity. *Building a Civilization of Love* takes an honest look at Critical Race Theory, Liberation Theology, and the Black Lives Matter Movement, weighing their merits. Burke-Sivers asks in each case whether there might be anything contained in them that Catholics can use to facilitate the healing and reconciliation of racial division. *The Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo* on Ace Maria Radio. Aired 27 November 2023.

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The Catholic Solution to Racism

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In his new book, Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is boldly honest about the Catholic Church and racism in the United States. But he is also hopeful because he believes there is an answer to the evils of racial division in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He joins us for a conversation about racism and Catholicism. *Catholic Answers Focus*, aired 22 November 2023.

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The Catholic Morning Show – Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

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Deacon Harold discusses his new book “Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism” on *The Catholic Morning Show*, Iowa Catholic Radio. Aired 16 November 2023 (Episode 1457). 

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Montgomery Church Hosts Black Catholic Lecture Series

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The City of St. Jude Catholic Parish in Montgomery, AL hosted its second annual lecture series on Black Catholic history featuring Deacon Harold. *WSFA 12 News*, aired 13 November 2023.

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A Catholic Response to Racism with Deacon Harold

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When confronted with racism and prejudice, how can Catholics be leaders in healing and reconciliation. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers tackles this big topic in his new book, *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism.* *Morning Blend* on Mater Dei Radio. Aired 15 November 2023.

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Overcoming Racism & Building a Civilization of Love

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers takes us through his new book, *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism* (ignatius.com) where he urges us to love each other as Christ did. *The Drew Mariani Show* on Relevant Radio, aired 24 October 2023 (Hour 3).

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What in the World with Deacon Harold, Part 2

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Hold on to your seat! The mighty wind of the Holy Spirit is about to blow! The Dynamic Deacon is here to give us hope, courage, and the gumption to be who we’re called to be for such a time as this. Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers is our guest and he’s going to fire us up! *Women of Grace*, Aired 7 September 2023.

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A Catholic Response to Racism (EDIFY Podcast)

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Deacon Harold has a unique perspective on the wounds of racism, police brutality, and what our response should be as Catholics. This powerful conversation is a must-listen.The EDIFY Podcast, aired 3 February 2023.

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How Catholics Can Respond to Racism in Today’s Heated Culture (Church Pop)

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On this episode of “The Catholic Gentleman”, podcast hosts John Heinen and Sam Guzman speak with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, an expert on the subject of racism. Published on “Church Pop”, 30 July 2022.

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Christ is the Antidote to Racism

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Salonen shares thoughts about ending racism from Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, a sought-out, international Catholic speaker. Published 22 March 2022.

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Parish Addressing Racial Healing

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers spoke on the Catholic response to racial injustice on January 20, 2022 at Our Lady of the Lake Parish in Lake Oswego, OR. “We must heal with love,” he told a large audience at the parish, which is addressing racial healing.” Published on 27 January 2022.

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Black Catholic Saints (*Spirit Mornings* on Spirit Catholic Radio)

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Deacon Harold-Burke Sivers discusses Black Catholic Saints and soon-to-be saints during Black Catholic History month on *Spirit Mornings* on Spirit Catholic Radio. Aired 17 November 2021.

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Deacon says racism should be fought with love of Christ

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Burke-Sivers said the way to confront racism in our country is to focus on Jesus Christ and the Gospel. He quoted Galatians 3:28, which says there are no divisions in the body of Christ over race and gender, for they are all one. Fighting racism, Burke-Sivers said, begins by facing our culture and its misconceptions about love. *The Troubadour*, Franciscan University of Steubenville Newspaper. Published 15 November 2021.

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Generational Curses and Forgiveness

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers talks about generational curses and forgiveness on *Epiphany* with host Vanessa Denha Garmo on the Ave Maria Radio Network (Aired 12 September 2021).

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One Faith, One Hope, One Baptism! on *Living the Call*

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Deacon Harold discusses One Faith, One Hope, One Baptism! on *Living the Call* with host Deacon Charlie Echeverry. Aired 12 August 2021.

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Franciscan University of Steubenville Conference on Racism and the Church

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Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers addresses students at Franciscan University of Steubenville Conference on Racism and the Church. The event took place on the Steubenville campus on 29 October 2020. 

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Remote Catechetical Day Places Emphasis on Dignity of the Person & Thirst for Truth

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In his keynote address, Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers, the popular EWTN host and author of multiple books, used the life of the first black priest in the United States, Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton, to delve further into this point. *Detroit Catholic*, 08 February 2021.

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Future African American Saints

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Deacon Harold appears on *Catholic Answers Live* to discuss Father Augustus Tolton and other African Americans on the way to sainthood. Aired on 6 January 2021.

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