Darren Davis and Herschella Conyers featured tonight in Lumen Christi event on criminal justice
A dialogue tonight on criminal justice from a Catholic perspective will feature a duo of notable Black scholars.
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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.
Fr Michael Pfleger reinstated
After a grueling 4-month investigation into a trio of abuse claims against Chicago's Fr Michael Pfleger, the famed Chicago priest has been cleared to return to ministry.
Chaka Khan to be honored next month at National Museum of African American Music
A brand-new Black music museum in Nashville is continuing its annual awards ceremony and benefit concert, this year including a few Black Catholics among its honorees.
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.
LSU names first-ever Black president—a Catholic
Bill Tate has been named president of LSU, the fruit of a grueling 17-month search overshadowed to date by the school's ongoing sex scandal(s) stemming from its football program.
William J. Walker sworn in as sergeant-at-arms of the US House
Maj. Gen. William J. Walker, Chicago's own and child of the Church, is the newest head of security for the US House of Representatives.
National Parks Week for Black Catholics: The essential list
As the government encourages us to get out and enjoy our public parks, BCM provides an international list of venues connected to Black Catholics of old.
27th annual Archbishop Lyke Image Awards honor Black men nationwide
Black Catholic women in Chicago continued their yearly tradition of honoring Black men, celebrating role models and awarding scholarships to the next generation.
Reflection: The springtime dawn of Venerable Fr Augustus Tolton
On April Fool's Day each year, the Church is blessed to honor the legacy of the first Black priest in America who served his own.
Black Catholic founder's day: an interview with Chicago's DuSable Heritage Association
The DuSable Heritage Association has been fighting for the legacy of their namesake, Chicago's founding settler, for over two decades. A good fight, indeed.
MOSAIC Soul enlivening the vocal music scene of Chicago—from a Black Catholic HQ
A new musical group in Chicago, led by a Black Catholic co-founder and fueled by local connections, is set to release its debut album on Sunday.
Saint Sabina to hold pro-Pfleger protest of Cardinal Cupich on Wednesday
Fr Michael Pfleger remains mum on the sex abuse allegations against him, but his parish and supporters continue to pressure Cardinal Cupich for reinstatement.
Black Catholic Round-up (2/9/2021)
Black History Month has brought a bevy of stories concerning Black Catholics already, but the topics covered are by no means limited to history. Read on!
Historic Black parishes in Chicago on the chopping block
Several Chicago Black parishes will soon merge or close, with the parochial legacy of legendary Black priests falling victim to the bottom line.
Following a familiar trend, supporters rally around Fr Pfleger
In a pattern unfortunately quite familiar within the US Church, an accused priest is receiving unfettered support from his flock—unlike the possible victim.