African-American Josephite seminarian receiving ministry of acolyte on Saturday
Br Cursey "CJ" Calais, SSJ is nearing the completion of his formation as a religious brother, marked by two ceremonies this weekend in DC.
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Xavier University of Louisiana commencement weekend underway
The nation's Catholic HBCU held its Baccalaureate Mass on Friday night in New Orleans, anticipating today's return to unrestricted Commencement ceremonies.
Interview: Dr. Antoine Garibaldi, outgoing president of the University of Detroit Mercy, talks faith, education, and weathering storms in academia
A native son of New Orleans, decades into a stellar career in academia (including two university presidencies), discusses his career thus far ahead of his return to teaching.
Xavier University of Louisiana announces plans for medical school
The nation's Catholic HBCU has announced plans for a graduate medical school, following decades of producing more Black doctors than any school in the country.
Where to find a Black bishop this Easter weekend (2022 edition)
A listing of Easter Masses around the Unites States featuring Black bishops.
Catholic-raised Jon Batiste tops all with five wins at the 2022 Grammys—including Album of the Year
New Orleans' own held it down for the city, nabbing more Grammys this year than any other—and winning the night's top award.
Fr Joseph Rodney, SSJ dies at 84 in Louisiana
A veteran African-American Josephite has died in Louisiana after a month-long battle with COVID-19.
'Today is not about me': Archbishop Shelton Fabre begins tenure in Louisville
Kentucky received its first-ever Black Catholic bishop on Wednesday, with Archbishop Shelton Fabre feted by thousands in Louisville for his installation.
Review: 'Powerful' new book explores Catholic racism from a Black perspective
A new book explores the struggle of Black Catholics to find a home in the Church, and the path forward for authentic and meaningful anti-racist ministry.
Gold for Gold: Xavier University of Louisiana wins first-ever national championship with record-setting competitive cheer victory
The nation's Catholic HBCU has captured a national title in competitive cheer, a third-year program at the school that dominated all season long.
Xavier University of Louisiana named #1 HBCU for relative graduate earnings in new study
A new study shows that graduates from the nation's Black Catholic university earn more, compared to their state's Black graduates, than any HBCU in America.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies, Bowman-Francis Ministry hosting virtual initiatives for Lent
Two national ministries seek to inspire an inculturated Lenten experience this year for African-American Catholics with virtual video initiatives.
Interview: Fr Anthony "Amde" Hamilton, Creole poet and rap founder turned Oriental Orthodox priest
A sit-down with one of the first rappers in history, a Catholic-raised Creole with strong Louisiana roots and a bone to pick with the powers that be.
Black Catholics reflect on racism and resistance in webinar from Knights of Peter Claver
A cross-section of Black Catholic leaders met on Saturday to discuss the ongoing struggle against racism in and outside the Catholic Church.
Sisters of Charity Federation acknowledges slaveholding in new statement
14 congregations of women religious in the US have newly detailed their connection to the enslavement—and, at times, the selling—of African Americans in the 1800s.
CTU hosting webinar Thursday on 'Black Catholic exodus'
African-American Catholics are leaving the Church like clockwork, and a virtual event this week out of Chicago will aim to address the phenomenon head-on.