Black Catholic Round-up (1/10/2021)
The latest #BlackCatholicRoundup includes a new initiative on the 6 US Black Catholic saints, a series of history features, and more.
USCCB continues 'Journeying Together' intercultural series on January 13th
The USCCB looks to make good on the Synod on Young People, continuing its dialogue series on January 13th with a session led by indigenous Catholics.
Following a familiar trend, supporters rally around Fr Pfleger
In a pattern unfortunately quite familiar within the US Church, an accused priest is receiving unfettered support from his flock—unlike the possible victim.
Opinion: Black Catholic faces in high places
In the wake of a right-wing terrorist attack on the capitol, Nate Tinner-Williams critiques Black Catholic voices willing to justify and defend extremism.
Father Michael Pfleger removed from ministry over sex abuse allegations (updated)
Chicago's most prominent priest is alleged to have sexually abused a minor roughly 40 years ago—a period when several area Black priests most certainly did.
Picture of Chicago's Tolton Spirituality Center becomes clearer
The nascent Tolton Center will apparently have a unique relationship with both Ven. Fr Augustus' sainthood cause and Chicago's parish reorganization plans.
'Economy Hall': Upcoming book covers free Black activists in 1800s New Orleans—including Catholics
Black Catholic history features in a new book from Fatima Shaik, a NOLA native who recently scoured the archives concerning a legendary mutual aid society.
Guadalupe Radio Network adds (extreme) Black Traditionalist to the air
As the saga regarding Gloria Purvis, "Morning Glory", and EWTN continues to unfold, the first domino in the story—Guadalupe Radio Network—has managed to avoid controversy over their newest Black host.
'Unification education, honesty, protection': Part 6 of our interview with Sasha Massey
The future of Catholicism—and Black Catholicism—is discussed here in the close to our interview with Sasha Massey, and she does not disappoint.
Black Catholic Round-up (New Year's edition)
Rounding out a year of unexpected tragedies, triumphs, and uncoverings, we reflect on stories honoring the principle of "Imani" to bring in the new year.
Kwanzaa, Day 6 (Kuumba): Creativity on display in part 5 of our interview with Sasha Massey
Kwanzaa's sixth day commemorates the familiar topic of creativity, something not at all lacking in the Black community—or in the ambo of the Lafayette cathedral.
'Morning Glory' officially out at EWTN
The inevitable has become reality, as EWTN goes the way of Rome in removing its bastion of anti-racism and Consistent Life: Gloria Purvis and Morning Glory.
US Catholic liturgy group responds to USCCB document on hymnody
A national group of Catholic church musicians has now weighed in on the USCCB's new worship document, urging no sudden moves independent of local ordinaries.
Master P in talks to purchase Reebok for $2.4B
Black Catholic hip-hop mogul Percy Miller (aka Master P) is in talks to purchase Reebok—specifically for the purpose of benefiting the Black community.
Kwanzaa, Day 4 (Ujamaa): Black Catholic churches rebuilding, requesting donors
In an age of closures and mergers, a number of Black Cathoilc are in fact starting new eras—though not without the help of donors. Habari Gani? Ujamaa.
Fr Pfleger planning march against murder for New Year's Eve
With Chicago's homicide rate skyrocketing, local Catholic priest-activist Michael Pfleger is organizing a march against murder.