“Why Black Catholic Musicians Should Study Gregorian Chant”
Dr. Darrell St. Romain, a scholar and organist, reflects on studying Gregorian chant and its potential to enrich Black Catholic worship.
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Xavier University of Louisiana Ranked Among Top HBCUs for Graduate Success
Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's only Catholic HBCU, was ranked No. 4 on Forbes' inaugural Top HBCUs list.
Black Catholic Gymnast Makes History With Historic U.S. All-Around Championship
Frederick Richard, a Black Catholic, just became the second Black man to win the U.S. national all-around title.
Theology on Tap Comes to LA's Black Catholic Community
This Sunday, Blessed Sacrament Hollywood's Black Catholic ministry is hosting its first-ever Theology on Tap.
My Trip to “The Institute”
Jocelyn DuPont reflects on her transformative experience at the Institute for Black Catholic Studies at Xavier University of Louisiana.
BCM Zoom Webinar: “The Future of Black Catholic Media: What’s Next?”
Join us for a panel discussion about how Catholic media can best serve the Black Catholic community and increase our numbers in the Church.
Detroit's St. Cecilia restoration project gets $5 million donation from Steve Ballmer
The gift is the largest ever to SAY Detroit, which has launched a $20 million campaign to renovate the former Black sports mecca into a rec center.
Dr. M. Roger Holland II named a 2026 Pastoral Musician of the Year by NPM
The New York native and Colorado professor has composed gospel Mass settings and modern hymns used in Catholic parishes around the country.
'Slaves and slave owners': Pope Leo XIV speaks on his genealogy in new interview
The pontiff more fully acknowledged his family history in response to a question about his connection to the U.S. as the first American Pope.
Ladies Auxiliary centennial shines as Knights of Peter Claver host 110th national convention in Houston
The 100-year celebration and national office elections brought roughly 1,000 Clavers to Texas, one of the fraternal order's most active regions.
Building Babel again: Pope Leo XIV and the social dangers of the AI arms race
Briana Jansky opines on the implications of AI development, and whether the pursuit of a superintelligence comes at the cost of human fraternity.
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.
'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.