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!
Chicago
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.
Father Michael Pfleger removed from ministry over sex abuse allegations (updated)
Chicago's most prominent priest is alleged to have sexually abused a minor roughly 40 years ago—a period when several area Black priests most certainly did.
Picture of Chicago's Tolton Spirituality Center becomes clearer
The nascent Tolton Center will apparently have a unique relationship with both Ven. Fr Augustus' sainthood cause and Chicago's parish reorganization plans.
$1M Lily Grant will fund Tolton Center in Chicago
A new resource will help Chicago parishes and promote the only African-American priest on the road to sainthood, but the details and vision are murky.