Dr. James E. Moore Jr., 'Taste and See' hymnwriter, to be remembered with Memorial Mass on Sunday in Cincinnati
A notable Black Catholic liturgist who died overseas earlier this year will be memorialized Sunday in Ohio at his former parish.
History
US Catholic bishops' 1968 statement on the 'National Race Crisis'
A 54-year-old statement from the nation's Catholic prelates on racism, protest, and social action reveals perspectives that may surprise some—and galvanize others.
A tribute to 'Old Gilbert', a founding Knight of Peter Claver
Historian Jari C. Honora fetes Gilbert Faustina, the first Supreme Knight of the nation's premier Black Catholic fraternal order.
Sister Thea Bowman Plaza unveiling Tuesday at University of San Diego
The latest renaming for the nation's most recent Black Catholic saint-to-be will take place today at a plaza on the campus of the University of San Diego.
Lena Horne Theatre unveiled on Broadway in New York City
The first Broadway theatre to be named after a Black woman unveiled its new Manhattan marquee with a star-studded ceremony earlier this month.
Reflection: Remembering St. Anthony's Mission House, a 1920s integrated U.S. Catholic seminary
The first integrated Catholic seminary in 20th-century America is not well known, but that's what Black Catholic History Month is for. Read on.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2022 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
Museum highlighting Black Catholic slave rebellion reopens in Louisiana
A historic Creole property serving as a dual museum of Black Catholic histories has reopened after a three-week closure and new nonprofit partnership.
Bishop O'Dowd High in Oakland piloting new AP African American Studies course
Amid national controversies concerning race in the classroom, the College Board is piloting a new course on Black history—including at a Catholic school.
Retired Black Catholic clergy in Atlanta to be honored in event Oct. 29
A Black Catholic clergy group in Atlanta is organizing an event later this month honoring retired members, including history-making priests and deacons.
St. Benedict Blues Festival set for Oct. 28-30 in St. Augustine, Fla.
A music event benefiting a historic Black Catholic church in the nation's oldest city is back in person for the second year in a row.
Tampa's St. Peter Claver, oldest operating Black primary school in Florida, hosting annual gala Saturday
A historic Black Catholic school in Southwest Florida is celebrating 128 years with its annual scholarship gala on Saturday evening.
Historical society for America's first Black city hosting annual meeting Oct. 20
The Fort Mose Historical Society will host its annual meeting this month in St. Augustine, Florida, celebrating new developments and old traditions.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies set for June 25-July 14, 2023 in New Orleans
The nation's Black Catholic graduate theology program has set final dates for its next session, to be held summer 2023 in New Orleans at the nation's Catholic HBCU.
Josephites' seminary added to National Register of Historic Places
The first US seminary to accept African-Americans into formation for the Catholic priesthood has been listed on the nation's top preservation database.
XULA's St. Katharine Drexel Chapel celebrating 10 years on Saturday
The award-winning campus church at Xavier University of Louisiana will celebrate an anniversary Mass on Saturday, following a recent visit to the chapel from a Vatican cardinal.