- The heart and outline of the state represents Richmond as the former capital and heart of the Confederacy.
- The ear represents active and intentional listening.
- The cross represents our Catholic faith.
- The tear drop represents the pain, trauma, and suffering racism has inflicted on African-Americans for over 400 years.
- The curve in the ear is a shepherd’s hook that speaks to the vision of VCRJ: Catholics will lead the end to racism in Virginia.
Virginia Catholics for Racial Justice 