Christine de Marcellus Vollmer

Catholic Heroes of Civil and Human Rights

History & Biography

“Matt Daniel’s work towards an end to racism in the United States, built on the solid foundations of the leadership of Martin Luther King, is irresistibly convincing. Catholic Heroes of Civil & Human Rights should be considered a basic element of education for all parochial school students so they can be exposed to the true and inspiring stories of those whose lives embody the teachings of the Church regarding human dignity and the importance of advocating for the fundamental rights and freedoms of those who are poor, powerless and facing suffering and oppression in our world. The Catholic adults of tomorrow, thus educated, will be able to lead the way towards justice and peace and the eradication of political manipulation of race.”