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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The Catholic Church and Anti-Racialism: A Review of *Building a Civilization of Love*

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*The Catholic Church and Anti-Racialism* is a review of Deacon Harold’s book *Building a Civilization of Love: A Catholic Response to Racism.” The Catholic Thing, published 2 February 2024.

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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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New Radio Show On EWTN Helps Listeners Connect Their Everyday Lives With Biblical Teaching

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Fans of Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers refer to him as the “Dynamic Deacon,” and anyone who tunes into “Beacon of Truth,” his new radio show, will immediately understand why. Airs 4:00 p.m. ET, beginning Monday, Feb. 5 on EWTN Radio. Published 25 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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Building a Civilization with Love

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A worldly, political response to racism is not enough. This book is a Catholic Christian response to the epidemic of racism, firmly rooted in the Scriptures, the natural law, the Church’s Tradition, and our identity as children of God. *WQPH Radio 89.3 FM, Catholic Radio serving Shirley-Fitchburg MA and the world.* Aired 16 December 2023.

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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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How to Listen to God with the Ear of Your Heart

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*How to Listen to God with the Ear of Your Heart* w/ Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Reason for Hope Podcast (Array of Hope, SiriusXM), Episode 24. Aired 1 November 2021.

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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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What in the World with Deacon Harold, Part 1

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One look at the political, cultural, and spiritual landscape tells us the times are strange. Up is down, down is up; right is wrong, and wrong is right! How do we keep our sensibilities and how do we bring our faith to bear upon the challenges facing us? Our guest will give us insights. Our guest will give us insights. *Women of Grace*, Aired 6 September 2023.

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The Catholic Man: A Vision for Masculine Spirituality, Part 5

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Time and again Sacred Scripture tells us that we are in a battle, a war, a primordial struggle between the forces of good and the forces of evil. And, man is caught in the midst of it. *Women of Grace*, Aired 11 March 2016.

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Advent with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

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Deacon Harold joins David and Brenda on *The Morning Blend* for a year end check-in. Hear the places Deacon Harold has been this year and how he plans to have a holy Advent. Aired 16 December 2022, Mater Dei Radio.

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Deacon Harold Discusses Faith and Culture

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Deacon Harold discusses a wide range of issues connected to faith and culture with Paul Giesting and William Schmitt on the *That’s So Second Millennium* podcast. Aired 31 January 2022. 

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New Book: *Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons* with Theresa Tomeo

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In Our Life of Service, international speaker and bestselling author Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers will inspire and uplift you as he and his brother deacons share their testimonies and insights about how to serve God with determination, faith, and vision. Burke-Sivers explains the gift of the diaconate as a living image of Christ the Servant in the world, a source of comfort and hope at a time when both are in short supply. *Catholic Connection with Teresa Tomeo* on Ave Maria Radio. Aired 2 December 2021.

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Tips to Stay Close to God (Book Review)

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Deacon Keating’s book teaches us how to weave prayer into the day. DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS is the author of “Our Life of Service: The Handbook for Catholic Deacons” (Ave Maria, $17.95).

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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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Deacon Harold on *The Brooke Taylor Show*

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Broadcasting from the Catholic Marketing Network trade show, Brooke sits down with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers. Deacon Harold has been a fixture of Catholic evangelization for many years. On this episode, The Dynamic Deacon talks about everything from forgiveness and mercy, a personal story of healing with his father, marriage preparation for couples, favorite books and much more. Aired 2 August 2021.

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Reconciliation, Divine Mercy and Healing

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Deacon Harold speaks on reconciliation, mercy, and healing at the *Encounter* Catholic Student event at Louisiana State University. The talk was given at Christ the King parish on the LSU campus on 17 February 2021.

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Oregon African American Catholics’ Legacy of Joy Amid Injustice

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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.

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The *Black Lives Matter* Movement

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DEACON HAROLD BURKE-SIVERS, co-host of EWTN Radio’s *Morning Glory*, shares his thoughts on racial tension in the US and the ideology behind the Black Lives Matter organization. From *The World Over* with Raymond Arroyo, aired 9 July 2020.

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