What is the Blackest diocese in America? It depends.
Ever wondered which diocese has the highest percentage of Black Catholics. With the help of some data from 2016, we might just have the answer.
Chicago
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.
Chicago's Black Catholic founder honored with new street signs on former Lake Shore Drive
With Mayor Lightfoot in tow, street signs were unveiled last week for Chicago's newly renamed DuSable Lake Share Drive, two years in the making and not a moment too soon.
New 'Tolton Ambassador' installed Sunday morning at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Washington DC
Sunday's Gospel Mass at a Josephite parish in DC brought out multiple former superior generals for the induction of a new official promoter of Venerable Augustus Tolton.
Black Catholic Theological Symposium names new board, convener
The newly elected board for the nation's Black Catholic Theology group features an interdisciplinary crop of scholars from Chicago, Los Angeles, and beyond.
Frt. Carl Gales, SVD, to be ordained to transitional diaconate Saturday, 10/17
An African-American seminarian from Phoenix will be ordained a transitional deacon tomorrow in Chicago, the latest stop in his providential journey to the priesthood.
Andrew Lyke leading anti-racism webinar tomorrow with Catholic Prison Ministries Coalition, Franciscan retreat 10/24
Andrew Lyke is scheduled for his final ministry events as an activist, following an announcement in August that he is stepping down to focus on his family.
Catholics among the few Black Emmy winners this year—including record-breaker RuPaul
Black actors were snubbed entirely at this year's Emmys, but notable wins in other categories may bring a bit of solace, with Catholic connections aplenty.
Frt. Carl Gales, SVD nears ordination, professing final vows Saturday
An African-American seminarian with the Society of the Divine Word is taking perpetual vows on Saturday, signaling a soon-coming ordination to the priesthood.
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.
One-man show on Venerable Augustus Tolton touring once again
Jim Coleman stars as America's first openly Black priest in a one-man theatre production that has returned to the stage and is booking new venues.
Statement: Andrew Lyke on stepping down from ministry, prioritizing family
Andrew Lyke, who with his wife Terri has ministered to couples nationwide for decades, shares his rationale for moving on and prioritizing his own family life.
NETWORK Lobby names Black Catholic as second-in-command
The nation's most high-profile social justice group run by religious sisters has named Joan F. Neal as their first-ever deputy executive director.
Chicago's Cardinal Cupich releases letter on violent crime
As violence spikes in the Windy City with no end in sight, the archbishop speaks out.
Black Catholics win big in Catholic Press Awards
African Americans were counted among the creators, co-creators, and subjects of a number of award-winning Catholic media pieces last year. We have a list.
Change afoot in Chicago, a Black Catholic mecca
As Chicago's Black Catholic founder is honored, several of its Black parishes face a final hour.