African-American Catholic priest who served in Brazil is on the road to sainthood
A pioneering Conventual Franciscan, born near Boston and serving in Brazil for most of his life, could be the next African-American Catholic priest up for sainhood.
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Massachusetts bishop strips Black Catholic school of sacraments for flying BLM, Pride flags
Bishop Robert McManus of Worcester has issued a decree forbidding a Black Catholic, Jesuit school in his diocese from identifying as Catholic, following the school’s refusal to remove Black Lives Matter and Pride flags from its campus. The flags at the all-boys middle school in Massachusetts had previously been
Following outcry, changes at Boston College multicultural center put on hold
Boston College, a Jesuit university that has struggled with racist incidents in recent years, has backed off plans to restructure its intercultural center.
Fr George Clements subject of abuse claim settled by Chicago archdiocese
After being partially cleared of an allegation following his death in 2019, a pioneering Black priest in Chicago is again the subject of a child sex abuse case.
Bishop demands Black Catholic school remove BLM, Pride flags
A predominantly Black Catholic school in Worcester, MA has been targeted in a statement from its bishop after displaying social justice flags for more than a year.
Sister Thea Bowman Foundation seeks scholarship applicants, partners
Applications are open for a scholarship program supporting African-American high schoolers transitioning to higher education at Catholic schools.
National Black Catholic Congress young adults webinar series airing final episode on Monday
The fourth and final episode of a series showcasing the perspective of young Black Catholic academics will air next week.
Catholic sculptor Edmonia Lewis to receive official US postage stamp
A new stamp from the US Postal Service will honor a Black Catholic sculptor who spent much of her career gaining accolades in Rome.
Opinion: The Catholic Church is covering up anti-Black racism
BCM editor Nate Tinner-Williams gives his take on abuse, racism, and the upcoming 2023 Synod of Bishops.
Josephite priest John Carroll, SSJ dies at 84
A longtime pastor of African-American parishes has died unexpectedly in DC, after more than half a century in religious priesthood.
National Black Catholic Congress young adult webinar series continues December 6th
The next entry in a webinar series from young Black Catholic academics will tackle the topic of Black Lives Matter in the context of the Catholic Church.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2021 edition)
Looking for an event in your area (or an online event) to celebrate Black Catholic History Month this year? We have you covered.
Black Catholics ascending to presidencies in universities nationwide
Simply put, higher education administration in the US is not known for its Blackness. In 2021, however, Black Catholics in particular seem to be a hot pick for search committees.
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.
'He came to my home': a poem (ft. Henry Hampton)
As the 1987 Civil Rights doc "Eyes on the Prize" airs and streams for a limited time on PBS, a poem from a former classmate of Henry Hampton, Jr., the series' creator.