Former Black Catholic parish to become expansion campus of Louisville's Simmons College
The 98-year-old Christ the King Catholic Church in the West End was closed in April due to a decline in membership and the rising costs of upkeep.
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The endurance of Black Catholics: Combating abuse, addressing neglect, and strengthening unity
Dr. Paula Langford on the devastation of Black Catholic Baltimore and how the Church must make amends to truly model a listening Church.
Christ the King Church in Flint vandalized, incident under investigation
Several windows were broken at the 96-year-old Black Catholic parish in Michigan, and an attempt was made to set fire to the church's front doors.
Our Savior, first Black Catholic church and school in Northern Kentucky, gets historical marker
The 82-year old complex was honored by the state after efforts from a religious sister who administered the parish for the past 33 years.
Catholic Harlem is a gift to (and from) the global Church.
Félix Cepeda on his experience of the cultural interplay present in the heart and faith of Black Manhattan.
Virginia's Black Catholic history on display in new Richmond museum exhibit
A speaker series will enhance the new offering at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center, which is partnering with the Diocese of Richmond.
Unity Explosion 2025 and the future of the Black Catholic family
Efran Menny reflects on his experience as a participant at Unity Explosion 2025, a Black Catholic ministry conference this summer in Texas.
'Faith can be the current': Aaron Z. Lewis and the intersection of God, earth, and tech
The young Black Catholic entrepreneur has helped create a revolution of space in Northwest D.C., and is promoting pilgrimage with the help of AI.
Gala will honor Servant of God Bernard Quinn, priest who served Brooklyn African Americans
The event will raise funds for the sainthood cause of the late Irish American, who founded ministries for the Black community of New York City.
Fire damages historic Detroit church complex connected to Black Catholics
The abandoned St. Agnes Church, most recently known as Martyr of Uganda Parish, was largely saved from a fire that is still under investigation.
Historic Brooklyn Catholic parish serving Black diaspora to close this year
St. Teresa of Avila Church was reportedly the first in America to welcome Haitian refugees—and to offer the Mass in Haitian Creole.
Blackness and the Paschal candle: A reflection
Shari Evans narrates her creative (and spiritual) process in designing Afrocentric Paschal candles for the historic "Black basilica" in Virginia.
The wisdom of the elders: Confronting the fear of aging and treasuring multigenerationality
Tamika Royes takes on the rising tide of ageism, raising a framework for increased community with a healthy hunger for varied life experiences.
Podcast: Chris Ellis on answering the call to the permanent diaconate (BCM show #15)
The Black Catholic D.C. native sat down with BCM to discuss culture, calling, and the need for greater commitment to evangelization.
Archdiocese of Chicago sues claimants who alleged abuse at Black Catholic parish
Two defendants are among some 30 individuals alleged to have conspired in filing false claims against notoriously former priest Daniel McCormack.
Historic Black Catholic parish in St. Louis gets $500k restoration grant
St. Alphonsus "Rock" Church has long sought to restore its stained-glass windows, which date back to the 1904 World's Fair and have since degraded.