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.
'Educating yourself is arming yourself against ignorance': Part 4 of our interview with Sasha Massey
Our interview with Sasha Massey continues, highlighting history, family dynamics, mental health, angels, and—of course—the Spirituals.
Kwanzaa, Day 2 (Kujichagulia): Part 3 of our interview with Sasha Massey
This second day of Kwanzaa brings part 3 of our interview with Soprano Sasha Massey, exploring her own self-determination amidst incredible challenges.
After years-long wait, America's Black basilica finally reopens
In a kind of Christmas miracle, the nation's Black basilica reopens its doors in time for the close of Advent—history in tow.
'Just like catching the Holy Ghost': Part 2 of our interview with soprano Sasha Massey
Our interview with Sasha continues, covering the beginnings of her journey into the Church, as well as her profound liturgical theology.
Maryland (and DC) bishops speak out against scheduled execution of Dustin Higgs
Two of the five active Black bishops join Maryland's shepherds in condemning Trump's plan to execute a local man convicted of involvement in a triple murder.