Dr. Clint Smith III's "How the Word Is Passed" tops NYT Bestseller List
A Black Catholic has topped the nation's premier bestseller list with a book on the deep history of chattel slavery in the United States.
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New African-American priest in New Orleans already making waves
New Orleans' newest Black priest, Fr Ajani Gibson, managed to go viral twice within the first 36 hours of his priesthood. He's just getting started.
Memorial scholarship in honor of Sgt Walter V. Springs re-established at Regis University
The almost forgotten story of a Black Catholic army sergeant murdered by a fellow serviceman is gaining new life in the form of a revived scholarship at his Jesuit alma mater.
Bowman-Francis Ministry hosting six-week men's Bible study series beginning tomorrow
The latest virtual offering from the Verbites' Black ministry will run throughout June and into July, featuring faith and fellowship built on the Word of God.
Wesbee Victor ordained for New York archdiocese
Fr Wesbeee Victor, the nation's newest Haitian-American priest, is now in action for the Archdiocese of New York.
Black Catholic spring: African American transitional deacons receiving holy orders
Who says Black men aren't answering the call? Springtime is bringing priestly ordinations around the country this year.
Lafayette's Fr Jason Mouton passes away
A Black priest in Southwest Louisiana has died at the age of 56, leaving behind a legacy of initiative, scholarship, and faith.
Public meeting today to debate NOLA public school renamings
From jazz to food to clergy to teachers, the list of names suggested to replace White Supremacists on New Orleans public schools is full of Black Catholics.
New Black monsignor named by Pope Francis
The oldest Black diocesan priest in the nation's oldest Black Catholic region is now a monsignor.
Kobe Bryant being inducted into Hall of Fame later today
Kobe Bean Bryant, perhaps the greatest basketball player of all time, will be enshrined in the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame today in one of the most prolific induction classes of all time.
New music from M. Roger Holland coming next week
Liturgist and musical scholar par excellence M. Roger Holland II will have new heat on your favorite music platform soon, his first release in roughly 4 years.
Fr Josh Johson returning to LSU
Arguably the nation's most famous Black priest, Fr Josh Johnson is on the move.
LSU names first-ever Black president—a Catholic
Bill Tate has been named president of LSU, the fruit of a grueling 17-month search overshadowed to date by the school's ongoing sex scandal(s) stemming from its football program.
National catechetical conference to feature Black Catholic keynote speaker, session leaders
This year's National Conference for Catechetical Leadership gathering will look a bit different, as the organization has a new name and a new format for its annual conference.
Celebrity chef Aaron McCargo, Jr. has the sauce
Winner of the 4th season of Food Network Star in 2008, Aaron McCargo sits down with Harlan McCarthy to talk food, faith, and finding your way in a wicked world.
St Aug High in New Orleans celebrates Black clergy alumni
A Mass at St Aug High in New Orleans on Friday celebrated the school's 14 Black alumni that have entered the priesthood and/or religious life—and one who is up next.