New book from the Vatican renews hope for an African-American rite
The Vatican's upcoming book on liturgy may pave the way for a new discussion on an African-American Catholic rite.
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Black Catholic Round-up (12/1/2020)
The latest edition of the Black Catholic Round-up, a compilation of the best in Black Catholic media from around the web.
'Beloved Community': the Civilization of Love in Lewis, King, and Rome
Podcaster and civic leader Louis Damani Jones reflects on the intersection of the Civil Rights Movement and Pope Sts Paul VI and John Paul II.
USCCB's Catholic News Service establishes 'The Griot's Cross', new Black Catholic history column from Dr. Shannen Dee Williams
America's Catholic bishops, via their news arm, establish a new monthly column covering Black Catholic history.
Remembering Helen Caldwell Riley Day
On the feast day of Dorothy Day, we remember the Black Catholic Workers upon whose shoulders we stand.
Remembering Fathers Dukette and Dorsey
As we honor a new triumph in Black Catholicism, we must also remember the struggles that made it possible. Featuring the 2nd Black priest ordained the US and the 1st ordained in Detroit.
Leaders react to the elevation of the first African-American cardinal
Figures from around the world react to Pope Francis' appointment of the Catholic Church's first-ever African-American cardinal, Wilton Daniel Gregory.
Installation Mass of Wilton Cardinal Gregory, Nov 28th at 9am CST (stream)
Watch the installation of the first-ever African-American cardinal, Wilton Daniel Gregory.
Black Catholic History Month mashup
Three largely forgotten Black Catholics are on display: victims of racism, erasure, the allure of non-Blackness, and—of course—the times.
'Our churches have not been the cause of any outbreaks': Diocese of Brooklyn, a Black Catholic haven, triumphs in the Supreme Court
The newly conservative Supreme Court rules to uburden houses of worship in the most Black Catholic diocese in America.
Black Catholic Round-up, Thanksgiving Edition (11/26/2020)
The Thanksgiving 2020 edition of the Black Catholic Round-up, an aggregation of Black Catholic news and media from around the country.
Remembering Eliza Healy
A forgotten Sister in an a well-remembered family is remembered this year, as histories are revealed and inaccuracies combated.
'Motherless Children': the African-American youth and young adult ministry struggle
Dr. Ansel Augustine dissects American Catholicism and Black Catholic youth & young adult ministry, deconstructing White supremacy and White normativity to chart a path forward.
Neglecting Black Catholic history
Black Catholic podcaster Efram Menny advocates for Black Catholic history—American and Catholic history that is often set (and cast) aside.
President, Prime Minister, Prince
An Ethiopian Orthodox friend of the Catholics and of the people shares his reflections on the birth of BCM, the arrogance of the present day, and the Hope of Nations.
'I’m not going to veer from that': Cardinal-elect Gregory, like predecessor, will not deny Biden the Eucharist
In an interview, Cardinal-elect Wilton Gregory reveals that he plans to collaborate strategically with President-elect Joe Biden despite their differences—and will allow him to receive Communion in the DC archdiocese.