Reflection: Knowledge of Black history is essential to Black Catholic heritage
An African-American Josephite priest in Los Angeles reminds Black Catholics that amidst repressive legislation, the true teaching of history remains key.
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Opinion: The pro-life movement has some explaining to do
Alessandra Harris explains how the pro-life movement has tarnished its own image by supporting anti-Blackness and erasing Black maternal concerns.
Bishop Shelton Fabre named next Archbishop of Louisville
One of the nation's two Black ordinaries has been tapped to head the Archdiocese of Louisville, making history as the first-ever non-White person in the role.
Catholic groups join call for African-American slavery reparations in new letter to Congress
Hundreds of national groups, including Catholic religious orders, have signed on to a statement urging the government to finally pay slavery descendants their due.
National Black Catholic Congress young adults webinar series airing final episode on Monday
The fourth and final episode of a series showcasing the perspective of young Black Catholic academics will air next week.
Feast day celebration for Servant of God Mary Lange scheduled for Saturday afternoon
The Oblate Sisters of Providence have announced a virtual ceremony commemorating the feast day of Servant of God Mary Lange, to be broadcast live on Saturday, February 5th at 2pm ET from the sisters’ motherhouse, the Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent in Baltimore. It will feature a commemoration of
'We remain vigilant and aware': XULA president responds to recent bomb threats to school
Dr. Reynod Verret, president of the Xavier University of Louisiana, has responded to the recent bomb threats against the school this week and in early January.
Reflection: Black Catholic nuns and the history of social work
There can be no doubt that the early African-American religious sisters were pioneers of social work and social service. Efran Menny reflects.
Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2022 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory and Sr Helen Prejean to host death penalty webinar Tuesday
As the death penalty continues to wreak havoc at the state level, two prominent abolition advocates in the Church will host a dialogue on Tuesday.
Fr Josh Johnson and Sr Josephine Garrett, CSFN hosting national discernment retreat in June
A national discernment retreat for young adult Catholics has been announced for this summer in Louisiana, and two prominent Black Catholics are at the helm. Fr Josh Johnson [https://g.co/kgs/yuEFDo] and Sr Josephine Garrett [https://giveninstitute.com/sr-josephine-garrett/], CSFN will host the first-ever “Chosen Retreat [https://docs.
Will J. Michelle Childs be the next Black Catholic on the Supreme Court?
The clock is ticking on Biden's first Supreme Court nomination. Will it be the Black Catholic from South Carolina?
UPDATED: Catholic University of America honors Black nuns who integrated campus in 1933
9 decades after their pioneering sojourn onto campus amidst Jim Crow, two Black nuns are finally getting their due at America's national Catholic university, their alma mater.
Catholic Mobilizing Network hosting death penalty webinar on Thursday
The Catholic Mobilizing Network [https://catholicsmobilizing.org/], a restorative justice ministry based in Washington DC, will host a free webinar on the federal death penalty on Thursday, January 26th at 2pm ET with advocates and experts in the field. Entitled “Ending the Federal Death Penalty: The Road Ahead [https://catholicsmobilizing.
Remembering Fr Martin Carter, SA
Donna Leslie offers a longform tribute to the life and legacy of an eminent Black Catholic priest, recently deceased at the age of 91.
Catholic sculptor Edmonia Lewis to receive official US postage stamp
A new stamp from the US Postal Service will honor a Black Catholic sculptor who spent much of her career gaining accolades in Rome.