Catholic-raised urban fiction author Donald Goines to be honored with mural, biopic
A group of local artists, led by Robert "Seven' Shannon III, announced the news this month ahead of the bestselling author's 50th death anniversary.
A group of local artists, led by Robert "Seven' Shannon III, announced the news this month ahead of the bestselling author's 50th death anniversary.
Fr John McKenzie presents a proposal for renewal in the U.S. Church as it wrestles with the question of inner-city ministry in the modern age.
The young University of Pittsburgh and Divine Word College alum is expected to serve in Japan to begin his priestly ministry.
Fr John McKenzie on how the new synthesis document from the Synod on Synodality speaks to his experience as a Black Catholic priest.
The historic Black Catholic facility once hosted future NBA stars, and others at the height of their careers when it became a popular summer training ground.
How do you save one of the last bastions of Black Catholic education in the Motor City? By supporting it with time, money, and a realistic theology of evangelization, says Fr John McKenzie.
The 73-year-old Precious Blood priest, the first African American ordained in the city of Cleveland, had for years been in failing health.
The one-time Hollywood mainstay who struggled throughout his career with drug addiction has succumbed to illness in California.
Catholic events celebrating Kwanzaa are taking place throughout the week around the country, both online and in person.
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.
Black Catholic art is hard to come by, and defining it is a task unto itself. Nate Tinner-Williams explores the history and speaks with young creators breaking into the field.
Vickie Figueroa, a Black Catholic ministry director in Detroit, reflects on how Servant of God Thea Bowman inspires her ministry.
A Black nun and former co-director of canonization efforts for her order's foundress, Venerable Henriette DeLille, has died in New Orleans.
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
Nate Tinner-Williams dives into the history of Jazz Mass in the Church, a phenomenon dating back to the 1950s and the beginnings of bona-fide Black Catholic liturgy.
A native son of New Orleans, decades into a stellar career in academia (including two university presidencies), discusses his career thus far ahead of his return to teaching.