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.
Religious life
CUA to host Thea Bowman lecture on Tuesday from Fr Manuel Williams, CR
The legacy of the nation's most recent Black saint-to-be will be on display at her alma mater Tuesday, with a lecture from a priest who knew her personally.
Feast day celebration for Servant of God Mary Lange scheduled for Saturday afternoon
The Oblate Sisters of Providence have announced a virtual ceremony commemorating the feast day of Servant of God Mary Lange, to be broadcast live on Saturday, February 5th at 2pm ET from the sisters’ motherhouse, the Our Lady of Mount Providence Convent in Baltimore. It will feature a commemoration of
Reflection: Black Catholic nuns and the history of social work
There can be no doubt that the early African-American religious sisters were pioneers of social work and social service. Efran Menny reflects.
Fr Josh Johnson and Sr Josephine Garrett, CSFN hosting national discernment retreat in June
A national discernment retreat for young adult Catholics has been announced for this summer in Louisiana, and two prominent Black Catholics are at the helm. Fr Josh Johnson [https://g.co/kgs/yuEFDo] and Sr Josephine Garrett [https://giveninstitute.com/sr-josephine-garrett/], CSFN will host the first-ever “Chosen Retreat [https://docs.
Remembering Fr Martin Carter, SA
Donna Leslie offers a longform tribute to the life and legacy of an eminent Black Catholic priest, recently deceased at the age of 91.
Fr Peter Weiss, SSJ, head of campus ministry at St Augustine High in New Orleans, dead at 70
A Josephite known for his service to St Augustine High and the local community, has passed away suddenly in New Orleans.
New fellowship at Villanova honors pioneering Black nun
The first Black nun to head a Catholic parish is now the namesake of a graduate student fellowship at her alma mater.
New 'Tolton Ambassador' installed Sunday morning at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Washington DC
Sunday's Gospel Mass at a Josephite parish in DC brought out multiple former superior generals for the induction of a new official promoter of Venerable Augustus Tolton.
Interview: Fr Amado Picardal, CSsR, faithful witness amidst state violence in the Philippines
Zuri Davis shares an interview from 2019 with a peaceful freedom fighter overseas who is also a Redemptorist priest and hermit.
Reflection: 21st-century vocation and mission from the perspective of a Black religious brother
A Black Dominican brother in New Orleans explains his ministry, vocation story, and why God is still calling men to religious brotherhood.
Frt. Carl Gales, SVD nears ordination, professing final vows Saturday
An African-American seminarian with the Society of the Divine Word is taking perpetual vows on Saturday, signaling a soon-coming ordination to the priesthood.
Mother Mary Lange school in Baltimore set for grand opening on Friday
The newest Catholic school building in Baltimore in almost six decades is scheduled for a blessing ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Friday morning.
Dr. Ansel Augustine featured in upcoming National Religious Vocation Conference event
The "Holy Hot Boy", recently returned to the Crescent City from a Black ministry post in DC, is a presenter in a vocations event concerning religious life.
Opinion: Living the Gospel as religious brothers
Brian Poulin, FMS, offers a reflection on life as a religious brother—explaining how it differs from lay as well as priestly life, and how its call remains poignant today.