'A theological and moral voice': Chicago conference explores Pope Leo XIV—past, present, and future
Scholars and journalists spoke at the two-day event on the American pontiff, his roots and experiences in the global Church, and his current voice.
Events
'This is holy ground': Catholics celebrate announcement of shrine to Venerable Augustus Tolton
Hundreds gathered at the former St. Boniface Church in Quincy, Ill., where Tolton once said a Mass as the nation's first openly Black Catholic priest.
'We are them. They are us.': St. Louis Catholics gather for workshop unpacking racism, the Church's response
The event, based on the USCCB’s 2018 letter “Open Wide Our Hearts," was organized by the Office of Racial Harmony and Black Catholic Ministries.
Shrine to Venerable Augustus Tolton planned at shuttered church in Quincy, Illinois
The former St. Boniface Catholic Church, where Tolton once studied as a child and later celebrated Mass, was named a city landmark in 2024.
Two Black Catholics to receive Loyola Institute awards in Southern California
The dean of the Jesuit School of Theology in Santa Clara and a popular Black Catholic author are among three awardees for the annual fundraiser.
'Demonic cycle of evil': Pope Leo XIV again rejects war during Vatican prayer vigil for peace
The American pontiff held the livestreamed service in response to various global conflicts, heading off weeks of intensifying anti-war messages.
Holy Family Cristo Rey High School in Birmingham to host annual gala
The annual event raises money to support the low-tuition institution, which serves mostly Black and brown students in north central Alabama.
Betty Reid Soskin, centenarian Black park ranger, laid to rest in California
The late Catholic-raised activist was a central figure in the creation of a national park honoring Black and female homefront service during WWII.
Newly expanded musical on Servant of God Thea Bowman to premiere in St. Louis
ValLimar Jansen is the writer and star of "I Will Live Until I Die", which chronicles the storied African-American Catholic nun who died in 1990.
Inaugural Tolton Symposium will honor nation's first openly Black Catholic priest
The 3-day event on Venerable Augustus Tolton will feature speakers from around the country specializing in history, ministry, and catechesis.
Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2026 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
Sainthood cause for Servant of God Thea Bowman moving forward, ceremony scheduled
The Jackson Diocese will formally close the first phase of Bowman's canonization process in February, marking the beginning of the Roman phase.
Fort Mose concert series, now in fifth year, honors Black Catholic history in nation's oldest city
The annual jazz and blues event will run over two weekends during Black History Month, helping raise funds for the Fort Most Historical Society.
Cristo Rey Charleston High School breaks ground in South Carolina
After more than six years, the project hopes to open in fall 2027 with a class of 100 students in the diverse community of North Charleston.
Where to find a Catholic MLK Day event (2026 edition)
A national listing of Church-relevant events honoring the life and legacy of the African-American martyr slain for the cause of civil rights.
Where to find a Catholic Kwanzaa event (2025 edition)
The celebration of Kwanzaa is near, lasting annually from Dec. 26 to Jan. 1. Each day of the commemoration highlights one of the Nguzo Saba (Swahili for “Seven Principles), a series of values important to the Black community stateside and abroad. The celebration was first envisioned by Dr. Maulana Karenga,