Where to stream a Catholic MLK Weekend event
The coming weekend brings a slate of Catholic events dedicated to MLK, racial justice, healing, and unity. We've compiled a few notable ones for you here.
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Sarah's Children: Lisa Montgomery scheduled for execution tomorrow
Less than a week after Pres. Trump's incitement of terrorism, his administration plans to execute another federal prisoner—the first such woman in 67 years.
Opinion: Racism and what we are not told
Briana Huddleston dissects one of Fr James Altman's alarming homilies from the past year, explaining how fake news and racism damages the Church's witness.
Black Catholic Round-up (1/10/2021)
The latest #BlackCatholicRoundup includes a new initiative on the 6 US Black Catholic saints, a series of history features, and more.
Fr Ubald Rugirangoga, famed Rwandan healer, succumbs to COVID-19
A Rwandan priest, known for healing social and bodily sickness, has himself succumbed to illness at the age of 65.
Opinion: Living the Gospel as religious brothers
Brian Poulin, FMS, offers a reflection on life as a religious brother—explaining how it differs from lay as well as priestly life, and how its call remains poignant today.
USCCB continues 'Journeying Together' intercultural series on January 13th
The USCCB looks to make good on the Synod on Young People, continuing its dialogue series on January 13th with a session led by indigenous Catholics.
Following a familiar trend, supporters rally around Fr Pfleger
In a pattern unfortunately quite familiar within the US Church, an accused priest is receiving unfettered support from his flock—unlike the possible victim.
Opinion: Black Catholic faces in high places
In the wake of a right-wing terrorist attack on the capitol, Nate Tinner-Williams critiques Black Catholic voices willing to justify and defend extremism.
Father Michael Pfleger removed from ministry over sex abuse allegations (updated)
Chicago's most prominent priest is alleged to have sexually abused a minor roughly 40 years ago—a period when several area Black priests most certainly did.
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.
Opinion: The Magnificat is a promise
Gunner Gundersen reflects on the witness and exaltation of the Virgin Mary, drawing a connection to the modern fight to end racism and injustice in the US.
'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.