Remembering Fr Jacques Bonnaud, SJ, the only beatified Black Catholic from North America
Nate Tinner-Williams recounts the story of a little-known Haitian Jesuit priest who is one of only three Black blesseds in the Western Hemisphere.
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Racist graffiti found in Philadelphia Catholic school bathroom, police investigating
The incident in February at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is the second of its kind at a local Catholic school in roughly a year.
Notre Dame College in Ohio to close permanently in 2024
The 102-year-old Catholic college cited declining enrollment and financial woes, compounded by the departure of the Sisters of Notre Dame last year.
'Fiducia Supplicans' and seeing Christ above the crowd
Stephen Staten covers the new issuances from the Vatican and the need for more commitment from the faithful to charity, openness, and mercy.
'Disturbing intimacy' at 2023 Synod gathering, says U.S.-based Nigerian Jesuit delegate
The head of theology at the Jesuits' California seminary spoke on his experience at the October synod session in Rome, highlighting hope and tension.
Poem: PEACE ON EARTH, LET THE ROOSTER CROW
Oh Lord, let us repent from sin. We are plagued by temptation every single day. Some days are bright, and some are dark and dreary. It seems like fog settles over the land. As the rooster crows. Because even the rooster knows the time is not right. When the time
Review: 'The Chosen' season 4 brings light, darkness, and a few oddities in between
The latest binge masterpiece is in theaters for now and packs quite a punch—though those looking for strict historical accuracy ought seek another.
Remembering the first African-American Catholic permanent deacons
Dcn Tim Tilghman recounts the beginnings of the permanent diaconate in the United States—and the American religious community that made it happen.
Canonization requires miracles. The 'Saintly Six' lived them.
As the world awaits the first Vatican confirmation of a miracle wrought by an African American, Ralph Moore Jr. says they should consider the obvious.
Cristo Rey school in Seattle to open this fall, reflecting diversity and Jesuit ethos
A new institution on the campus of a closed diocesan school will aim to revitalize affordable Catholic education in the Pacific Northwest's largest city.
Dr. Norman Francis statue unveiled at Xavier University of Louisiana
The work honors the 47-year presidential tenure of Francis at XULA, the nation's Catholic HBCU. He retired in 2015 and spoke at the historic event.
Lyke House to mark 25th anniversary with concert and Black Catholic digital library launch
The historic Newman Center on the campus of the Atlanta University Center is celebrating its silver jubilee with a yearlong series of events.
Edgar 'Dooky' Chase III, New Orleans patriarch, dead at 74
Head of the Chase Family since 2019, the seasoned businessman and educator died on Wednesday, according to his family's foundation.
Greg Lambert to become first African-American Catholic priest in Iowa
The 29-year-old Florida native is set to make history for the Archdiocese of Dubuque in May, when he is ordained by Archbishop Thomas Zinkula.
NorCal nurse supports widowed friend with unique hair fundraiser
A Nigerian-American nurse seeks to build a home for a widowed childhood teacher with funds raised in part by a unique personal sacrifice.
To be Black and Jesuit: A struggle in the world's largest religious order
Kevin Tachie explores a recent dissertation on the experience of Jesuit formation for Black men in America.