NBA coach Andrew Jones III announces Catholic conversion
A Detroit Pistons assistant is swimming the Tiber come April at the Easter vigil, following inspiration from his wife, children, and a local Black priest.
Converts
Exclusive: Kirk Whalum on Catholic conversion, gospel jazz, and finding identity in God—on sax
One of the most popular instrumentalists in American music talks with Nate Tinner-Williams about his 40-year career and his recent journey to the Catholic faith.
Reflection: The life and afterlife of Claude Newman, Black death row inmate who saw the Blessed Virgin
Marian apparitions in the United States are all but non-existent, but one Black Mississippian born this day in 1923 may have broken the mold. Nate Tinner-Williams explores.
American among those making final vows with Holy Family Sisters today in New Orleans
Today in New Orleans, an African-American convert will become a full member of the nation's second-oldest order of Black nuns, founded in 1837 by Venerable Henriette DeLille.
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.
Fr Charles D. Burns, SVD dead at 90
A newsmaking African-American priest and cousin to Thea Bowman who made waves in the Civil Rights and Black Catholic Movements passed away this month in Los Angeles.
Opinion: Interracial marriage, autism, and the value of diversity
Daniel Jansky on how he came to accept his autism diagnosis, repudiate racism, discover the Catholic Church, and marry an African American.
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.
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.
Interview: Deanna Witkowski talks jazz, Mass, Jazz Mass, and her new book on Mary Lou Williams
The latest entry in Liturgical Press' "People of God" biography series covers a legendary Black Catholic jazz artist and liturgist. The author tells all.
Plans for Knights of Peter Claver unit at SoCal Ordinariate parish upended by pastor
After being approved last year, a prospective Claver council in Orange County, CA has been tabled—apparently due to the order's outspoken advocacy for social justice.
Black Catholics among renamings for 16 NYC parks
THe New York City government has committed to honoring the Black experience by creating and renaming public spaces to honor African-Americans—Catholics apparently included.
Memorial scholarship in honor of Sgt Walter V. Springs re-established at Regis University
The almost forgotten story of a Black Catholic army sergeant murdered by a fellow serviceman is gaining new life in the form of a revived scholarship at his Jesuit alma mater.
Four-part Claude McKay seminar set for next month
Next month will bring an extensive series looking into a long-lost novel from one of Black history's most famous Catholic converts.
Hammerin' home to Heaven: Hank Aaron passes at 86
One of the greatest to ever touch the diamond, Hank Aaron, has passed at 86, leaving behind a legacy of homers, honors, and enduring faith.