New book explores life of Sr Sandra Smithson, SSSF, pioneering Black Catholic nun in Tennessee
The new test from journalist Theresa Laurence covers a woman who battled racism and educational neglect in Nashville for more than four decades.
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'Maintenance to mission': National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus envisions future at 2026 convocation
The gathering brought nearly 50 Black Catholic ministers and seminarians to Houston for several days of fellowship, encouragement, and celebration.
Cam Obi, music producer who worked with Chance the Rapper, on conversion to Catholicism and upcoming debut album
The young hip-hop hitmaker has been teasing his first LP for years—a period in which he has also undergone a profound spiritual transformation.
Autopsy: Cause of death 'undetermined' for Black Catholic Mississippi teen Nolan Wells
An independent examination noted missing body parts and the need for further investigation, while authorities remain tight-lipped on their findings.
Going nuclear: Defending the meaning of family in a rapidly changing world
Efran Menny reflects on new meanings of family in modern society and how Catholics can witness to truth without losing sight of the real world.
A theology of the durag: On being fully Black to God and others
Tulio Huggins on how his Black hair helped him display his full self—especially in times of upheaval.
'Magnificent Humanity' and the riches of Black spirituality
Daryl Grigsby on five central themes from Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica Humanitas", connecting them to the Black Catholic experience.
Who still needs the Church? When suffering becomes familiar
Fabian Adderley on how Black Catholics are often left out of the U.S. hierarchical vision, in ways well-intentioned and yet dangerously inadequate.
What is liberty? On founding ideals, Black resistance, and the promise of freedom
Tamika Royes unpacks the meaning of freedom, as recently extolled by Pope Leo XIV, and the complex early history of Black Americans and Canadians.
Fr Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Catholic Church in Chicago faces new allegation of child sex abuse
The senior priest has led one of the nation's best-known Black Catholic parishes since 1981 and recently saw multiple unsubstantiated accusations.
'We don't have to wait till we're old to be a saint': Bible in a Year: Family Edition to launch with Fr Josh Johnson
The new podcast from Ascension Press is set to launch in 2027 with one of the nation's most prominent young Black Catholic priests.
Fr Bryan Massingale receives lifetime achievement award from Catholic Theological Society of America
The noted Black Catholic theologian, an advocate on racial justice and LGBTQ+ issues, is the second Black person to receive the prestigious honor.
On AI and the poor: A challenge for global solidarity
Dr. Ronald E. Smith on the growing financial cost of artificial intelligence, and how a shift in perspective could offer hope for the less fortunate.
'This is the day that the Lord has made': Robert Boxie III consecrated as Auxiliary Bishop of Washington
The 45-year-old Louisiana native and former HBCU chaplain is the youngest Catholic bishop in the United States and the entire Western Hemisphere.
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage conclusion draws thousands in downtown Philadelphia
A solemn procession capped off a six-week journey led by young adults up the East Coast to inspire faith and worship in the nation's 250th year.