Diocese of Covington

Report: ‘No evidence’ of racist statements by Covington Catholic students

By Jack Jenkins — February 13, 2019
(RNS) — The same report also conceded that some students from Covington Catholic High School responded to a Native American man drumming and singing by performing the 'tomahawk chop.'

Kentucky bishop apologizes for reaction to viral encounter

By Associated Press — January 26, 2019
COVINGTON, Ky. (AP) — An initial joint statement from the Diocese of Covington and Covington Catholic High School on Saturday had condemned the students for their actions.

Native American man from viral video offers to meet with Catholic students, leaders

By Jack Jenkins — January 22, 2019
(RNS) — 'I have faith that human beings can use a moment like this to find a way to gain understanding from one another,' Nathan Phillips said.

Catholic school apologizes after clip emerges of students mocking Native Americans

By Jack Jenkins — January 19, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — 'They're just responding to a president that is giving license to racists and bigots who have no place in our society,' a Native American activist said.
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