The protests that occurred in Indianapolis in the summer of 2020 after Derek Chauvin’s murder of George Floyd motivated me to increase my understanding of the racial inequity experienced by Black Americans. As the protests wound down, my parish began a series of virtual meetings designed to foster learning and discussion around this topic. I [...]
My fellow parishioners in the St. Thomas Aquinas Racial Equity Discussion Group (REDG) showed immediately how open and welcoming they are when I offered as part of my rationale for joining how difficult things are for white people in conversations about racism. On the one hand, a discussion about racial equity ought not devote much [...]
I once thought I was pretty much an authority on the late Rev. Boniface Hardin, spiritual leader, educator, fighter for justice, Indianapolis history-maker and a personal acquaintance to boot. Not until this year did I learn Indianapolis only got him because of racism. Segregation denied him entry to the seminary in his native Kentucky, prompting [...]
Dear St. Thomas Community, My name is Maggie Gonzalez and I graduated from St. Thomas in 2018. I attended STA from kindergarten through 8th grade, as did my two younger siblings. My St. Thomas education has been incredibly beneficial to me, not only in academics but also in extracurricular involvement and service. Transitioning into high [...]
BREBEUF JESUIT PREPATORY SCHOOL The Brebeuf Jesuit Class of 2029 Application is Live! Your journey to four impactful years of discovery and growth begins here. Class of 2029 Early Admissions The application to join the Class of 2029 is now open, and the Early Admission Deadline is Monday, October 1, 2024. Take the first steps [...]
