Fr Bryan Massingale named 2021 Pax Christi USA Teacher of Peace
A Black Catholic priest and scholar has been awarded Pax Christi USA's highest honor.
Black priests
St Martin de Porres Church in Philly bids farewell to Fr Stephen Thorne
The longtime pastor of one of Philly's Black parishes is moving on, set to serve on a racial healing commission for the archdiocese and continue work on his PhD.
'The first of many': Msgr James Boddie Jr., a prophet honored in his hometown
At the request of St Augustine's Bishop Felipe Esteves, the first Black priest in Florida history was named a monsignor by Pope Francis. The day after Juneteenth, he was honored with a Mass.
Fr Bryan Massingale, Dr. M. Shawn Copeland among Black nominees for Pax Christi's annual peacemaker award
Pax Christi USA's Teacher of Peace Award could go to a Black Catholic for the first time in 16 years.
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.
Black bishops were among signatories on letter cautioning denial of Eucharist to politicians
The bombshell letter between US bishops, asking USCCB president +Gomez to slow down on Eucharistic denial proceedings, has been leaked in its entirety.
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.
New Black monsignor named by Pope Francis
The oldest Black diocesan priest in the nation's oldest Black Catholic region is now a monsignor.
Cardinal Gregory participating in virtual event with Pope Francis, DC Catholic high school students tomorrow morning
Tomorrow morning, the pope will join Cardinal Gregory and students from one of the capital's many Black Catholic high schools to launch a DC chapter of Francis' youth organization.
Fr Josh Johson returning to LSU
Arguably the nation's most famous Black priest, Fr Josh Johnson is on the move.
Accused African priest in New Orleans countersues alleged victim
The pastor of St Peter Claver in New Orleans, who has been on leave since the revelation of an abuse allegation in January, has responded with a lawsuit of his own.
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.
Fr Andrew McNair to head Phoenix diocese Black ministry, evangelism outreach
A Black priest in Phoenix has been named to head the diocesan Black ministry office, his third such assignment in his third diocese.