Feb 28, 2021
Opinions from Americans vary widely on the subject of Black History Month. Some Black Americans themselves think it does an injustice to their place in our nation's history; others see it as a necessary means for giving adequate honor to their invaluable and often unrecognized contributions. What should Catholic schools do? In this podcast, Fr. Claude Williams shares his view on a topic of increasing tension within our culture. Tune in and hear about how he as a life-long Catholic, long-time educator, and a dedicated follower of Christ addresses this and other matters that touch on the delicate and often contentious issue of race and racial reconciliation.
ABOUT THE GUEST
Father Claude Williams, O.Praem., is a native of New Orleans. After
attending Catholic schools from kindergarten through his sophomore
year in college, he joined the Norbertine order and was ordained a
Catholic priest in 2009. Fr. Claude has spent most of his
priesthood in Catholic education, as a classroom teacher, Vice Dean
for Students, and now as Rector of Saints Peter and Paul School in
Wilmington, California. In his parish work, Father ministers to
Italian, Spanish, African American, and Latin Mass communities. In
addition to school ministry during the week, he provides weekend
sacramental assistance to Transfiguration Church in Los Angeles.
Father held the honor of being Chairperson of Liturgy for the 2017
National Black Catholic Congress. For leisure, he enjoys traveling
and spending time with his Norbertine community.