Entries by Josie Diebold

A Vision for the Road Ahead

During this time of awaiting the birth of our radical God, take time to get anchored in your vision in your work for a more just world.

Josie Diebold
Josie Diebold

Josie Diebold is a graduate of Canisius College (2009) and a former Jesuit Volunteer (Houston 09-10, Syracuse 10-11). She is currently a PhD student at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and is also a member of the leadership team for Buffalo, NY’s chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice. Josie enjoys being an aunt to three awesome kiddos and doing cross fit, in addition to running, swimming, and biking (all very slowly).    

December 10, 2018 /1 Comment/by

“Am I out of my mind?”

As a white woman, I can skirt around conversations on racism with no trouble. But Jesus did things that were unpopular, unconventional, and unacceptable in the prevailing systems of power. He threatened the status quo.

Josie Diebold
Josie Diebold

Josie Diebold is a graduate of Canisius College (2009) and a former Jesuit Volunteer (Houston 09-10, Syracuse 10-11). She is currently a PhD student at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and is also a member of the leadership team for Buffalo, NY’s chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice. Josie enjoys being an aunt to three awesome kiddos and doing cross fit, in addition to running, swimming, and biking (all very slowly).    

June 11, 2018 /2 Comments/by

I Have Known Rage

I am embarrassed, reluctant, and ashamed to admit that I have known rage. I have known violence, impatience, and explosion to rise within me.

Josie Diebold
Josie Diebold

Josie Diebold is a graduate of Canisius College (2009) and a former Jesuit Volunteer (Houston 09-10, Syracuse 10-11). She is currently a PhD student at the University at Buffalo School of Social Work and is also a member of the leadership team for Buffalo, NY’s chapter of Showing Up for Racial Justice. Josie enjoys being an aunt to three awesome kiddos and doing cross fit, in addition to running, swimming, and biking (all very slowly).    

January 2, 2015 /0 Comments/by