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In 1838, prominent Catholic priests sold 272 enslaved individuals to finance Georgetown University, a pivotal moment in the history of the Catholic Church in America. This groundbreaking account follows the Mahoney family over nearly two centuries of indentured servitude and enslavement, revealing how the Church relied on slave labor to sustain its operations. The narrative begins with Ann Joice, a free Black woman who arrived in Maryland as an indentured servant in the late 1600s, only to have her freedom stolen when her contract was destroyed. Her descendants, enslaved by Jesuit priests, carried the legacy of this broken promise for generations. Among them was Harry Mahoney, who contributed to the War of 1812, yet his children, Louisa and Anna, were put up for sale in 1838. One escaped, while the other was sold to Louisiana, separating the family for years. Rachel Swarns's reporting in The New York Times ultimately reunited them, leading to a collective effort with other GU272 descendants to urge Georgetown and the Catholic Church toward reparations and reconciliation. This work not only highlights the Church's reliance on slavery for its growth but also honors the enslaved individuals who contributed to establishing the largest religious denomination in the U.S.
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The 272, Darcy Eveleigh, Dana Canedy, Damien Cave, Rachel L. Swarns
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- 2023
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