'Grave sin': Racism condemned in pastoral letter from Philly archbishop
The letter follows a racist scandal at a Philadelphia Catholic school earlier this year, and picks up on the theme of Corpus Christi Sunday.
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Georgetown dialogue will center racial justice and the 'Beloved Community'
The virtual event will feature Black Catholic panelists from DC, New Orleans, and Philadelphia.
Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament gala set for April 30 in Pennsylvania
The historic order of Black-serving Catholic sisters will host the event at the Buck Hotel in Feasterville.
'God will give you strength': Phila. archbishop reacts to fire that destroyed Catholic school on Tuesday
One firefighter was injured in the blaze at the significantly Black Catholic school, and the cause is still under investigation.
M. Shawn Copeland to receive Civitas Dei Medal on Wednesday at Villanova
Dr. M. Shawn Copeland, professor emerita of systematic theology at Boston College, has been named the recipient of this year’s Civitas Dei Medal from Villanova University, which will be bestowed in a livestreamed ceremony on campus Wednesday afternoon. Copeland is the first Black awardee in the history of the
'We want them charged': Philadelphia community reeling after racist video from Catholic school students goes viral
Philadelphia’s largest all-girls Catholic school is embroiled in controversy this week after a racist video from students made the rounds on social media. Protesters took to the street outside of St. Hubert Catholic High on Wednesday morning. “I watched and I was completely confused that we still have so
Appeal filed on closure of St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Philadelphia
The City of Brotherly Love could soon lose one of its most historic churches—but parishioners and allies are pushing back.
NBA coach Andrew Jones III announces Catholic conversion
A Detroit Pistons assistant is swimming the Tiber come April at the Easter vigil, following inspiration from his wife, children, and a local Black priest.
In search of Black Catholic art
Black Catholic art is hard to come by, and defining it is a task unto itself. Nate Tinner-Williams explores the history and speaks with young creators breaking into the field.
Interview: Dr. Vincent W. Lloyd, on his new book 'Black Dignity'
A Black professor from Villanova has a new book out on Black philosophical underpinnings in the modern struggle for justice. Nate TInner-Williams interviews.
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.
Interview: Sr Stephanie Henry, the new president of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, founded by St Katharine Drexel, have elected an African-American president for the second time in history. She spoke with BCM on their mission in the modern world.
Black founders of Villanova University honored with new $7.5M deanship
A Black Catholic couple noted as some of the first donors and partners in the establishment of Pennsylvania's largest Catholic university were honored by an anonymous donor late last month.
The Black Pope and slavery: silence amid the madness
The Jesuit's top priest paid a mostly secret visit to the US last week, and one Black Catholic academic says African Americans deserved much more.
Info webinar on 2023 National Black Catholic Congress scheduled for July 31st
The nation's premier Black Catholic gathering is taking shape, and a webinar this weekend will help prepare participants for the upcoming event.
Kolt Kodesh honoring cousin Phyllis Hyman with new single on July 6th
A powerhouse vocalist from the late 20th century is getting a hip-hop tribute from her Catholic cousin just in time for what would have been her 73rd birthday.