'The Seven Corners': a poem for Kwanzaa
The seven principles of Kwanzaa, a pan-African holiday spearheaded by Maulana Karenga in 1966, meet the history and experience of Black Americans in this poetic work.
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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.
ADW settles in case with Mayor Bowser
The DC Archdiocese has settled its suit against Mayor Muriel Bowser without a judge getting involved, securing protections proportional to local businesses.
Gulf Coast cantor chanting through COVID: Our interview with Sasha Massey (part 1)
In part one of her interview with BCM, Sasha Massey, discusses her career, faith journey, and dedication to her craft in the midst of a global pandemic.
Opinion: Cardinal Gregory's WaPo op-ed brings tidings of great confusion
+Gregory has chosen to dig heels, defending his archdiocese's lawsuit in a blisteringly unfortunate op-ed, capping off an already tumultuous Advent season.
Petition urging Cardinal Gregory to excommunicate Biden gains over 36,000 signatures
The American offshoot of a right-wing Catholic group in Brazil looks to pressure +Gregory into refusing Communion to the 2nd Catholic president in US history.
Echoing USCCB, the Vatican OKs COVID vaccines
As conservative Catholics continue to debate among themselves, the Vatican joins the USCCB in explaining the licitness of vaccines.
Josephites hold virtual "Come and See" retreat, promoting vocations and discernment
The nation's only society of priests founded to serve African-Americans went virtual this year to promote vocations to the priesthood and to faithful service.
Opinion: Black Catholic history books inspired me to keep the faith
BCM contributor Rana Irby dives into three books that helped her stay in the Church and affirm the beauty of Black Catholicism.
Two Black Catholic heroes inducted into National Women's Hall of Fame
Novelist and professor Toni Morrison joined the 'immortal' Henrietta Lacks as new inductees into the National Women's Hall of Fame earlier this month.
Black Catholic Round-up (12/18/2020)
This edition of the #BlackCatholicRoundup includes reflections from Black Catholic leaders, historic donations to and from Black institutions, responses to racism from around the country, and more!
DC Mayor Muriel Bowser relaxes worship restrictions ahead of court ruling
Following a lawsuit and restraining order request from Cardinal Wilton Gregory's archdiocese, the Black Catholic mayor of DC has revised earlier worship restrictions.
Black bishops officially endorse COVID vaccines
Two of the vaccines now being distributed in their first wave have been endorsed by the relevant USCCB chairmen—and the Black bishops aren't too far behind.
Cardinal Gregory to continue in current Vatican dicastery
The Vatican announced today that Cardinal Gregory will continue in his current Vatican role, helping to guide ministries concerning laypeople, their families, and womb-to-tomb advocacy.