Sr Jamie T. Phelps, leading light of the Black Catholic Movement, dead at 84
The 64-year member of the Adrian Dominicans was instrumental in numerous African-American Catholic organizations and was a noted scholar-teacher.
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Despite immigration defense, U.S. Catholic bishops falter on clarity at 2025 fall assembly
Nate Tinner-Williams on the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' annual fall meeting and the U.S. episcopacy's troubled sociopolitical moment.
Black Catholics, synodality, and the power of the common good
Daryl Grigsby on the enduring call for a listening—and working—Church, echoing from the final document out of the most recent Synod of Bishops.
'Task' review: Mark Ruffalo ain’t no Father Brown
Dr. Chris Cruz on the recent HBO drama following a former Catholic priest who is now in law enforcement—and overwhelming interpersonal trouble.
The hidden history of Black Catholic martyrs in America
Nate Tinner-Williams explores a rarely discussed facet of American Catholic holiness, linking stories of sacrifice from across what is now the United States.
Sought in pilgrimage, Venerable Augustus Tolton is still inspiring faith and justice.
Linda Lysakowski recounts a recent trip to the birthplace of and commemorative sites honoring the nation's first openly Black Catholic priest.
It's time to wake up: The Catholic Church needs women deacons now.
Daryl Grigsby on the burning need for ordained female ministry to honor Christian tradition and enliven a stagnant, monolithic permanent diaconate.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs sentenced to four years in prison over prostitution charges
The Catholic-raised rap mogul beat racketeering and trafficking charges earlier this year linked to decades of misconduct and physical assault.
When God spoke to me in a dream, I listened.
Sister of the Holy Family Charlotte Rubit recounts an experience hearing from God in a way never expected, yet much needed in her life of faith.
George Raveling, spark behind 1984 Jordan-Nike deal, dead at 88
The D.C.-born Black Catholic was the first Black head coach in the Pac-8 Conference and was inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in 2015.
From the Black perspective, where is Catholic education headed?
Tamika Royes on the evolution of Church-sponsored schooling and the resolve needed for authentic renewal and cultural inclusion.
In 2025, the 'immortal' Henrietta Lacks is still receiving her due.
An October event in Maryland will help cement her remembrance in Maryland medicine—and begin a new chapter of family advocacy.
Reparations, reconciliation, and restoration: Will the new social justice pope address the cries of Black Catholics?
Tamika Royes on the enduring call for a pontiff who will finally move in the name of justice and recompense for African-Americans.
Where are all the Good Samaritans? On service, suffering, and saintliness.
Dr. Ronald E. Smith on the perseverance of the nation's first openly Black Catholic priest and the inspiration he gives to live a life of service.
Black spirituality is what the world needs now.
Darryl Grigsby on the current moment of sociopolitical struggle and the Black Church tradition that provides tools for overcoming.
Supporting Israel shouldn't mean disregarding Palestinian suffering.
Douglas M. Stringer on the imbalances of the Gaza War and the growing human toll of whitewashing annihilation.