Virginia Catholics for Racial Justice is incorporated in the state of Virginia, and its Board of Directors are comprised of members from parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Wider membership spans over 300 members representing 20 parishes across the state from Virginia Beach to Roanoke.
Our purpose is to develop a network of Catholics across Virginia who journey together to build an anti-racist church. The journey involves intentional investment in increasing awareness, establishing supportive relationships, and taking definitive actions to confront racism with love.
Board of Directors
Deborah Lamb, Co-Chair
Basilica of Saint Mary of the
Immaculate Conception, Norfolk
Cathy Woodson, Co-Chair
Saint Elizabeth, Richmond
Joan Kennedy, Secretary
Immaculate Conception, Hampton
Jimmy Culpepper, Treasurer
Church of Saint Therese, Chesapeake
Abby Causey, Executive Director
Church of the Holy Family,
Virginia Beach
Carolyn Bing-Johnson
Church of Saint Therese, Chesapeake
Jennifer Bousquet
Saint Edward the Confessor, Richmond
Mary Ann Jones
Holy Rosary, Richmond
Frank A. McKinney
Church of the Holy Spirit, Virginia Beach
Dr. Alvin J. Schexnider
Basilica of Saint Mary of
the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk
Ofelia Wattley
Basilica of Saint Mary of
the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk
Special Consultant to the Board
Sister Cora Marie Billings, R.S.M.
Saint Elizabeth, Richmond
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