HBCU Catholic student initiative launches during National Black Catholic Congress
The program seeks to champion Catholic campus ministries on historically Black campuses—very few of which currently have them.
Education
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary condemn new Florida Black history standards, governor's comments
The nation's largest Black Catholic org honed in on Gov. Ron Desantis' defense of new public ed standards that characterize slavery as beneficial.
Black Catholics up for 2023 Teacher of Peace Award
Dr. Craig Ford Jr. and the National Black Sisters' Conference are among this year's nominees for the award from Pax Christi USA.
New postulator named for Venerable Henriette DeLille sainthood cause
The Creole Catholic pioneer's case in Rome will now be handled by a Dutchman who heads multiple other causes for African Americans.
The Supreme Court ruled against the marginalized. What else is new?
Dr. Ronald E. Smith gives a practical (and historical) take on the new normal in higher education for disadvantaged people of color post-SFFA.
Why hasn't a Catholic-heavy Supreme Court bent toward justice?
Efran Menny explains the history of Supreme Court rulings on African Americans and how the new bench makeup has failed to help right the ship.
Activist and theologian Fr Phil Linden, SSJ, accused of child sex abuse
The former chair of theology at Xavier University of Louisiana was newly listed in June as having been accused in the Archdiocese of Baltimore in 2020.
Catholic racism and affirmative action: a scandal on the court
Gunnar Gundersen dissects the newest bombshell ruling from the US Supreme Court—and how it displays White Catholic prejudice and Black self-hate.
Supreme Court strikes down affirmative action in college admissions
The 6-3 decision said that the practice violates the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment.
Cabrini University to close permanently in 2024
The diverse Pennsylvania Catholic institution has faced long-term financial struggles and initiated multiple major budget cuts in the past two years.
Mother Mary Lange declared venerable by Pope Francis
The Afro-Cuban American foundress started the first order of Black Catholic nuns in the United States.
Tuskegee's St. Joseph Catholic School destroyed in fire on Thursday
Closed in 2020, the school may have been set ablaze by a lightning strike, according to local officials.
'Grave sin': Racism condemned in pastoral letter from Philly archbishop
The letter follows a racist scandal at a Philadelphia Catholic school earlier this year, and picks up on the theme of Corpus Christi Sunday.
Georgetown dialogue will center racial justice and the 'Beloved Community'
The virtual event will feature Black Catholic panelists from DC, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.
Interview: How one Black Catholic fought racism at her Catholic high school—and what's next in her journey
Ashley Paul's advocacy at St. Mary's High in Colorado Springs brought virulent criticism from parents and students alike. She says she won't stop fighting for change.
Remembering Mother Wilhelmina, the teacher
Ralph Moore Jr. reflects on his time as a student of a late Black nun currently making waves in rural Missouri.