Forgive Us Our Trespasses

Culture & History

Two St. Louis Catholic High Schools Grapple With Namesakes’ Ties To Slavery

Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

The Archdiocese of St. Louis recently revealed some of its early bishops and clergy held enslaved people. That includes Bishop William DuBourg and Bishop Joseph Rosati. Now two schools named for the men are reckoning with that history.
St. Louis Archdiocese Uncovers Its Own History With Slavery In Midst Of National Reckoning

Marissanne Lewis-Thompson

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is the latest religious institution to acknowledge its role in enslaving people. The archdiocese started a project called Forgive Us Our Trespasses to uncover that history.