Josephites re-elect Bishop John H. Ricard as superior general
The historic religious society serving African Americans is meeting for its general chapter this week in Washington.
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We must protect our Black Catholic saints—and saints-to-be.
Efran Menny explains why simply accepting new Black Catholic saints is not enough to fully honor their legacies.
New podcast from OSV will center Black Catholic voices
The new show will premiere later this month, featuring 17 guests interviewed by Black Catholic religious sister Josephine Garrett.
Tuskegee's St. Joseph Catholic School destroyed in fire on Thursday
Closed in 2020, the school may have been set ablaze by a lightning strike, according to local officials.
New short film on descendants of Jesuit slaveholding screens Friday in DC
"Finding Us" from director Kathryn Carlson premiered earlier this year and will screen this weekend at the inaugural DC/DOX film festival.
Expelled State Rep. Justin Jones releases donor report ahead of primary election
The Catholic-raised Black activist has received widespread support since his expulsion from—and reappointment to—the Tennessee House earlier this year.
Letter from a Black Catholic post-seminarian
Nate Tinner-Williams reflects on a major transition.
Where to find a Catholic Juneteenth event (2023 edition)
listing of Catholic (and Catholic-adjacent) Juneteenth events from around the country.
'Grave sin': Racism condemned in pastoral letter from Philly archbishop
The letter follows a racist scandal at a Philadelphia Catholic school earlier this year, and picks up on the theme of Corpus Christi Sunday.
Br Derrick Turrentine making first vows with Carmelites on June 12 in New York
The 41-year-old convert has been a novice with the Province of St. Elias since last summer.
Georgetown dialogue will center racial justice and the 'Beloved Community'
The virtual event will feature Black Catholic panelists from DC, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.
From fear to truth, humility, and spiritual maturity as a Catholic in the LGBTQ+ community
Stephen Staten explores how he came to terms with his identity as a gay Catholic in The City that Knows How.
'The diocese has been disingenuous': Holy Rosary & St. John Catholic Church facing closure in Columbus
Members of the 125-year-old parish say they were fooled by recent statements from the bishop, which the diocese says were misinterpreted.
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2023 inductees announced
African Americans with Catholic connections will be among those inducted in a ceremony this November in New York City.
Interview: How one Black Catholic fought racism at her Catholic high school—and what's next in her journey
Ashley Paul's advocacy at St. Mary's High in Colorado Springs brought virulent criticism from parents and students alike. She says she won't stop fighting for change.