Activist and theologian Fr Phil Linden, SSJ, accused of child sex abuse
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.
Black priests
Bishop Richard Stika of Knoxville resigns after cover-ups, Abp Shelton Fabre to administer
The embattled Tennessee prelate faced a 2021 Vatican investigation concerning 10 sex abuse-related complaints.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies, Knights of Peter Claver set to convene in New Orleans this summer
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.
Josephites re-elect Bishop John H. Ricard as superior general
The historic religious society serving African Americans is meeting for its general chapter this week in Washington.
We must protect our Black Catholic saints—and saints-to-be.
Efran Menny explains why simply accepting new Black Catholic saints is not enough to fully honor their legacies.
Georgetown dialogue will center racial justice and the 'Beloved Community'
The virtual event will feature Black Catholic panelists from DC, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.
National Black Catholic Men's Conference set for October 12-14 in Louisville
The annual event is now in its 20th year, gathering men from across the African diaspora for faith, fellowship, and Black unity.
XULA Baccalaureate Mass kicks of 2023 commencement weekend
The liturgy came ahead of Saturday's commencement exercises with U.S. Rep. Troy Carter and White House OMB director Shalanda Young.
On this Africa Day, remember how the motherland built the Church.
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.
Interview: Greg Lambert, soon to be first African-American Catholic priest in Iowa history
Born in Florida and originally a seminarian for the Diocese of Orlando, Lambert will be ordained a transitional deacon in Dubuque on Friday.
'Historic ordination': Fr Patrick Winbush, OSB raised to the priesthood in Newark
The 42-year-old Benedictine monk is the first African American ordained in Newark in more than 20 years.
Josephite seminarians renew religious promises in Maryland
The historic religious society is celebrating 130 years this year and preparing for ordinations, first professions, and a general conference in June.
Patrick Winbush, OSB, to be ordained a priest May 20
The 42-year-old monk is one of three African Americans being ordained in the Catholic Church this year.
Msgr Patrick Wells, former Texas Southern dean, dead at 92
The former permanent deacon and pharmacologist, retired from parish work since 2017, had been in poor health since last year.
Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago to head USCCB anti-racism committee
The oft-conservative Black Catholic bishop was appointed by Archbishop Timothy Broglio to succeed Archbishop Shelton Fabre of Louisville.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates 50 years of priesthood at Mass in D.C.
The 75-year-old prelate concelebrated the Mass with eight members of his ordination class from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Illinois.