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Joseph Stoutzenberger

Joseph Stoutzenberger, Ph.D., is a Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Holy Family University in Philadelphia.

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Consolation vs. Social Justice

People of color outdoors at a protest

Joseph Stoutzenberger reflects on his childhood Catholic faith, filled with rituals and prayers like those to St. Francis and St. Jude. He contrasts this piety with his current struggles to connect with spirituality as an adult, despite recognizing the enduring devotion in others. He finds solace in sacred spaces, valuing prayer’s nuanced presence in life.

Posted byjoestoutzenbergerJuly 18, 2025July 18, 2025Posted inAnti-racism, Catholic, Christian Politics, Compassion, Equality, EthicsTags:Catholic Questions, Compassion, consolation, Ethics, Joseph Stoutzenberger, justice, modern catholic social teaching commentaries and interpretations, Moral Theory, Racial Equality, racism, social justice, society, systemic racism, wokeLeave a comment on Consolation vs. Social Justice

Are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dirty Words?

A group of young, diverse students gathering outside

Joseph Stoutzenberger reflects on the significance of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in education. He contrasts past efforts to promote DEI with contemporary opposition that argues it’s detrimental. Stoutzenberger highlights the importance of diverse perspectives in enriching education and emphasizes that addressing DEI can foster unity without sacrifice to fairness.

Posted byjoestoutzenbergerJuly 11, 2025June 27, 2025Posted inAnti-racism, Catholic, Christian Politics, Compassion, Equality, Ethics, Life has to be LivedTags:Catholic Questions, Compassion, diversity, Ethics, Joseph Stoutzenberger, Kindness, modern catholic social teaching commentaries and interpretations, Moral Theory, Racial Equality, racism, society, spirituality of the ordinary, systemic racism, woke1 Comment on Are Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Dirty Words?

America, Catholicism, and Race

by Joseph Stoutzenberger In the 1830s, a man who worked common jobs named William Otter kept a journal about his travels through the mid-Atlantic states. He spent some time in my hometown, Columbia, PA, on the banks of the Susquehanna, founded by a Quaker family to ferry people across the river. Columbia is not tooContinue reading “America, Catholicism, and Race”

Posted byjoestoutzenbergerOctober 20, 2023Posted inAnti-racism, Compassion, Education, Equality, Ethics, Family, Healing the Catholic ChurchTags:Anti-racism, Compassion, Ethics, Joseph Stoutzenberger, modern catholic social teaching commentaries and interpretations, Moral Theory, spirituality of the ordinary, systemic racismLeave a comment on America, Catholicism, and Race
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