Reflection: The springtime dawn of Venerable Fr Augustus Tolton
On April Fool's Day each year, the Church is blessed to honor the legacy of the first Black priest in America who served his own.
St Augustine's in DC to air virtual, social justice-focused Stations of the Cross
The oldest Black parish in DC will highlight social justice virtually on Good Friday, connecting the sufferings of Jesus to those of modern American life.
GU272 descendants speak out against Jesuits' new deal
The Jesuits have announced a fundraising pledge to correct the legacy of slavery in the US and in their order. Some descendants say it was ill-advised and out of order.
Fr Dave Nix and David L. Gray tag team a terrible take on Black Catholics
David L. Gray, an infamous Black Catholic YouTuber out of Ohio, continues his crusade against Black culture—assisted by Fr Dave Nix, a White monk from Denver.
Former DA Seth Williams back to work, pursuing justice
Seth Williams is back in action, working to help Philadelphians returning from incarceration—just as he recently did, with faith and advice to share.
Journalism education on the rise at XULA
Major investments at XULA—from NBC and a former journalist at CBS—will potentially inspire students at the nation's Catholic HBCU to help diversify US newsrooms.
Black Catholic Round-up (3/23/2021)
The latest Black Catholic Round-up includes a number of stories covering anti-Black racism in Catholics, encouraging news for the cause of a Black Catholic saint, and more.
Black Catholic will vie for a seat in Congress next month
The 117th Congress brought two returning Black Catholics and one exiting, but a fortuitous Biden appointment could make way for another entering next month.
Knights and Ladies holding finance webinar Saturday
The nation's Black Catholic fraternal order is addressing the financial impacts of the COVID-19 crisis with a virtual panel discussion this weekend on Zoom.
Black Catholic Round-up (3/15/2021)
The latest Black Catholic Round-up includes several features on the St Augustine Purple Knights, a new initiative at Georgetown U, multiple Black Catholic documentaries, and more.
Opinion: The CDF can be trusted
The Vatican took over headlines today by formally replying to the question of whether Catholic priests can bless same-sex unions. Their message should not surprise.
The Josephites' St Augustine High wins the weekend
The nation's premier all-boys Black Catholic high school continues to impress, competing for a bevy of awards in a mad March weekend of their own.
Kenneth W. Louis to be honored in free virtual concert and workshop Saturday, March 13th
The late great Kenneth Louis will receive his flowers in Heaven from his friends and colleagues on Earth, in a virtual event broadcast from San Antonio.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary to host webinar on modern slavery
The largest Black Catholic organization in the country is hosting a town hall exposing the evils of human trafficking, and its impact in our own backyards.
Opinion: It's time for an African-American Ordinariate
Is an ordinariate a solution to the centuries-long Black Catholic struggle in the United States? Nate Tinner-Williams opines.
Philly archdiocese's racism initiative clashes with ongoing school closures
As Philly's archbishop decries racism and creates a task force, at least two schools in his territory serving the underserved are on the chopping block.