TOLEDO, Ohio — Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of the Diocese of Toledo is speaking out against racism and violence in response to the death of George Floyd and the violence that has followed.
Bishop Thomas said n the statement Thursday that he, along with other Catholics throughout the Diocese of Toledo, denounce racism and are asking for people to a do a courageous work; to examine one's heart.
"While it might be easy to denounce racism and violence in a written statement, in a catchphrase on a poster, or in a political call for systemic change; it is far from easy to stop and examine where they have their roots: in one’s own heart, thoughts, intentions, speech and attitudes. It is never easy for anyone to identify any sin or vice and work courageously to eradicate it," he said in the statement.
You can read the full statement here.
