Six U.S.-born Black Catholics set for ordination to diaconate, priesthood in 2026
They are among at least nine North American Black Catholics receiving Holy Orders this year in the United States.
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On pilgrimage to Pierre: New York's holy hairdresser and the quiet revolution
Tulio Huggins reflects on a trip to the tomb of Venerable Pierre Toussaint, one of the nation's seven Black Catholics on the road to sainthood.
Black Catholic church in Puerto Rico gets $500k grant for Hurricane Maria repairs
The 194-year-old Iglesia San Mateo de Cangrejos in San Juan, founded by the formerly enslaved, suffered damage during Hurricane Maria in 2017.
Ahead of expiration date, advocates seek extension of protected status for Haitian migrants
TPS status for Haitian migrants is scheduled to expire on Feb. 3, and a lawsuit seeking an emergency injunction could see a ruling on Monday.
Fr Victor Laroche, OP, 'beloved' chaplain at Xavier University of Louisiana, dead at 66
The Haitian-born priest and administrator had served in various chaplain roles since his ordination in 2002 and began service at XULA in 2022.
New Jersey Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill's vacant Congress seat could be filled by Black Catholic comedian
46-year-old J-L Cauvin is running against a dozen other Democrats in a solid-blue district that will see back-to-back elections in 2026.
Abuse lawsuit against Haitian-American bishop Guy Sansaricq delayed by court filing
The Brooklyn Diocese withheld public notice of the 2019 allegation until his death in 2021, and only this week attorneys told the court he is deceased.
Historic Brooklyn Catholic parish serving Black diaspora to close this year
St. Teresa of Avila Church was reportedly the first in America to welcome Haitian refugees—and to offer the Mass in Haitian Creole.
White smoke, Black pope? Pope Leo XIV, first American pontiff, has African roots
Previously unknown genealogy on the 69-year-old Chicago native was revealed by genealogists shortly after white smoke rose in St. Peter's Square.
Haitian immigrant dies in ICE custody
Marie Ange Blaise, 44, suffered chest pain before her death at a privately owned facility in Florida, her third stop in custody since February.
Black cardinals—and not just Africans—among candidates for next pope
An African American and a Haitian are expected to join 15 Black African electors in the papal conclave, which could choose one from their number.
Mia Love, first Black female Republican or Haitian American in Congress, dead at 49
Once an upstart Black conservative voice in national politics, Love faded from view after opposing Donald Trump's 2016 White House campaign.
Dr. Alvin Poussaint, Harvard scholar of anti-Black racism and mental health, dead at 90
The Civil Rights veteran spent 50 years in Cambridge and was known for challenging texts on both White prejudice and African-American resilience.
Amid crisis, Haitian-born Charleston bishop issues statement on immigration
Bishop Jacques Fabre-Jeune, one of America's immigrant prelates, emphasized mercy and common sense as GOP deportation efforts ramp up nationwide.
'Lives turned completely upside down': Haitian migrant advocate laments Trump orders
Guerline Jozef spoke with Briana Jansky on the White House actions targeting migrants—including Haitians—on both sides of the U.S. border.
California Catholic bishops mark solidarity with migrants on Guadalupe feast
A similar message from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops decried "racism" and "xenophobia", though without naming politicians or parties.