Shannen Dee Williams, Author at Archdiocese of Baltimore

March 9, 2020

The black Catholic nun every American should know

As we celebrate women’s history month this March, I encourage every person to commit the name of Anne Marie Becraft and her revolutionary fight against slavery and racism in the American Catholic Church and nation at large to memory.

Shannen Dee WilliamsCommentary, Guest Commentary

February 6, 2020

Black history is Catholic history

As we mark this 94th annual celebration of black history during February, I encourage all Catholics interested in justice, reconciliation and peace to commit to learning about the central place of black people in the church's long and complex history.

Shannen Dee WilliamsCommentary, Guest Commentary