Fr Clarence Williams, CPpS, Black Catholic media pioneer, dead at 73
The 73-year-old Precious Blood priest, the first African American ordained in the city of Cleveland, had for years been in failing health.
The 73-year-old Precious Blood priest, the first African American ordained in the city of Cleveland, had for years been in failing health.
The historic Black prelate will be joined by a professor and parish staff member from one of Minnesota's most vibrant parishes.
The annual event in Tolton's hometown will run from his childhood parish to his gravesite.
The former chair of theology at Xavier University of Louisiana was newly listed in June as having been accused in the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2020.
The embattled Tennessee prelate faced a 2021 Vatican investigation concerning 10 sex abuse-related complaints.
Two of the nation's premiere Black Catholic gatherings will take place this year in the Crescent City, part of a blockbuster summer of events for the national community.
The historic religious society serving African Americans is meeting for its general chapter this week in Washington.
Efran Menny explains why simply accepting new Black Catholic saints is not enough to fully honor their legacies.
The virtual event will feature Black Catholic panelists from DC, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.
The annual event is now in its 20th year, gathering men from across the African diaspora for faith, fellowship, and Black unity.
The liturgy came ahead of Saturday's commencement exercises with U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and White House OMB director Shalanda Young.
Efran Menny deftly explains why Africa cannot be forgotten in the story of ancient Christianity—and the mission of Black pride in the Church today.
Born in Florida and originally a seminarian for the Diocese of Orlando, Lambert will be ordained a transitional deacon in Dubuque on Friday.
The 42-year-old Benedictine monk is the first African American ordained in Newark in more than 20 years.
The historic religious society is celebrating 130 years this year and preparing for ordinations, first professions, and a general conference in June.
The 42-year-old monk is one of three African Americans being ordained in the Catholic Church this year.