Fr Paul Williams, OFM dead at 70
An African-American Franciscan priest, best known for his ministry with Black Catholics in South Carolina and Delaware, has died unexpectedly in Maryland.
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Knights of Peter Claver hosting virtual Kwanzaa event December 29th
The nation's largest and oldest Black Catholic organization is hosting a Kwanzaa event commemorating innocent Black lives lost due to racism.
George Floyd icon stolen from Catholic University of America, minimized by administration
A newly controversial image at the bishops' college in DC, depicting George Floyd as Jesus, has caused internet furor and university damage control.
Diddy's charter school relocating to former All Saints Church in Harlem
A near-billionaire (and Catholic-raised) rapper has made a deal to acquire use of a historic Black parish in NYC for his growing charter school.
National Black Catholic Congress young adult webinar series continues December 6th
The next entry in a webinar series from young Black Catholic academics will tackle the topic of Black Lives Matter in the context of the Catholic Church.
Black Catholic, first African American to cross the Atlantic, invited to Vatican for World AIDS Day
A noted HIV/AIDS activist from New York is headed to Rome later this week to commemorate a historic meeting with Pope St John Paul II.
Black Catholic scholars help launch 'Queer Catholic Theologians of Color' project
Last month in Chicago, a group of Catholic scholars launched a new group centering LGBTQ Catholic voices in the struggle against injustice.
Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice this weekend to feature prominent Black Catholics
The nation's largest Catholic social justice conference will run Saturday through Monday, and some of the nation's premier Black Catholic activists will be teaching-in.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2021 edition)
Looking for an event in your area (or an online event) to celebrate Black Catholic History Month this year? We have you covered.
Black Catholic rower, first African American to cross the Atlantic, to feature in NYC Columbus Day Parade tomorrow
A history-making Black rower is being feted tomorrow at the nation's premier Columbus Day Parade in his hometown. He's also a devout Catholic.
Prayer service for sainthood cause of Ven. Pierre Toussaint scheduled for Monday evening
New York City's favorite Black Catholic saint is getting his due upstate with a virtual prayer service hosted by Black Catholics in the Diocese of Buffalo.
Derek Jeter inducted into the Hall of Fame
The famed MLB slugger, fielder, and Black Catholic was inducted into baseball's hall of fame last week, cementing his legacy and inspiring his countless fans.
Holy Name of Jesus in Los Angeles celebrating centennial Mass tomorrow morning
A historic Black parish in Los Angeles is celebrating a century of service with a weekend of reunions, events, and worship.
Amid family dispute, Aaliyah's later albums come to streaming for the first time
A late Black Catholic R&B singer's monumental body of work is available on modern platforms for the first time in decades.
UPDATED: Bishop Guy Sansaricq dead at 86
Guy Sansaricq of Brooklyn, one of the nation's few Black Catholic bishops, died Saturday morning at the age of 86.
Black bishops leading Haiti prayer service tomorrow, Mass on August 27th
In the wake of Haiti's latest earthquake, retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq and Cardinal Wilton Gregory are leading events in solidarity with victims and their loved ones.