St. Patrick will host a five-part series on consecutive Thursdays to draw attention to the history of racism in our community, country, and world. We will be following a framework entitled “Walking in My Shoes,” which has the endorsement of Archbishop Joseph Kurtz and the Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministries. 

“An Overview of Racism and Racial Inequity”

7 to 9 p.m., May 6

Presenter: Father John Judie

A retired priest and former pastor in the Archdiocese of Louisville 

"Stories of Racism and Racial Inequity”

7 to 9 p.m., May 13

FR. JOHN JUDIE Panelists will tell their unvarnished stories of discrimination on the basis of “ their race.

Bennie Ivory

Former Executive Editor of The Courier Journal

Kim Mapp

Parish Leader at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church

Christopher 2X

Anti-Violence Educator and Victims’ Advocate

Loueva Moss

Parish Leader at Christ the King Catholic Church 

“The 13th”

7 to 9 p.m., May 20

Viewing and discussing a documentary film on racism and racial inequity. 

“The Sin of Racism”

7 to 9 p.m., May 27

Catholic Church teaching on systemic racism. 

“The Challenge to Oppose Racism”

7 to 9 p.m., June 3

What should we do? What actions can we take? 

Walking in My Shoes will guide our parish community on a journey toward understanding, healing, and a transformation that is so needed in our community and nation. It is a process with a beginning but no end. It is an invitation to listen, learn, reflect, and act.