Going Lange: Saint Frances Academy on the verge
After nearly 200 years, Saint Frances Academy began to make the news for something other than their saintly Black founder, but is there more to the story?
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Cory Booker joins House Dems, Black Catholics in push for US 'Truth and Reconciliation' Commission
Sen. Booker continues his partnership with House Democrats on pro-Black legislation—with the latest echoing South Africa's polarizing post-apartheid summits.
Remembering James Earl Chaney
Having commemorated Fred Hampton's death just yesterday, we now remember his kin in the faith and in the struggle, James Earl Chaney of the Mississippi Three.
Black Catholic Round-up (12/5/2020)
The latest #BlackCatholicRoundup includes Christmas gift ideas, a heaping helping of Kobe Bryant, and more!
'A serious disservice': Chaput blasts Gregory for comments on Biden
Following Cardinal Gregory's commitment to offer Biden Communion during his presidency, archconservative Archbishop Chaput responds with not a little vitriol.
'Overt discrimination': Another Catholic governor's COVID restrictions fall, in area full of Black coreligionists
Gov. Gavin Newsom's restrictions on California's houses of worship have now stumbled—and may soon fall. Black Catholic churches are among the beneficiaries.
Black Catholic lawmaker introduces bill to fully outlaw slavery in 13th Amendment
A new amendment has been proposed by a team of Democratic legislators. The goal? End the legal justification of prison-based slavery—the "New Jim Crow".
Black Catholic Round-up, Christmas music edition (12/3/2020)
A playlist of Black Catholic Christmas tunes to get you from here to Ordinary Time.
$1M Lily Grant will fund Tolton Center in Chicago
A new resource will help Chicago parishes and promote the only African-American priest on the road to sainthood, but the details and vision are murky.
Josephites hosting first-ever virtual vocations retreat
The nation's only religious order specifically serving African Americans is hosting a virtual retreat for those interested in religious life/priesthood.
Catholic universities, including one seminary, adding anti-racism to course list
Catholic universities stepping up to the plate with new anti-racism course offerings and initiatives—but is it enough?
Black Catholic Round-up, Book edition (12/2/2020)
The latest and greatest in literature covering Black Catholics—including upcoming works in 2021.
Menny podcasts: how one Black Catholic is highlighting the faith
Black Catholic Efran Menny explains his podcasting ministry, which originally flowed from his blog a general commitment to the New Evangelization.
EXCLUSIVE: Knights of Peter Claver planning first council in Orange County, California
The largest Black Catholic organization in the country is seeking members for its first-ever council in America's sixth-largest county.
Black Catholic Boulevards: Confederate memorials give way in the Crescent City
A slew of streets and monuments in New Orleans are up for renaming. As could be expected, Black Catholics feature prominently in the new choices.
Robinson-Morris announces departure from XULA
Founding director of XULA's pioneering social justice hub departing at the end of the Fall semester.