Washington School for Girls celebrates excellence, Black and Catholic identity
A Black Catholic school in the nation's capital is thriving as the pandemic wanes, and their plans for the future are rooted in family, fortitude, and faith.
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Pope Francis, Afro-Latino politicians call for solidarity in Hurricane Fiona recovery
The pope has joined international calls for relief efforts in the Caribbean following Hurricane Fiona, including from politicians and his fellow Catholic bishops.
'Inhumane, cruel, and evil': Congressman Adriano Espaillat speaks out against GOP-led migrant transfers
Black Catholic politicians are among those bearing the brunt of their co-religionists' actions at the border, and they aren't going without a fight.
Fr Everett Pearson, DC African-American priest educated in Rome, dead at 61
An African-American priest born, raised, and ordained in the nation's capital, died this month after an extended illness and 31 years of ministry.
Over $36k raised for ransacked Black Catholic school in DC
A hundred-year-old Catholic school serving African Americans in the nation's capital is fundraising after two incidents that are being called a "hate crime".
'It’s just going too slow': Descendants speak out as Jesuits' slavery foundation flounders
Descendants on all sides of the debate over the Jesuits foundation meant to atone for slaveholding are crying foul over the order's slow fundraising and lack of transparency.
Registration open for Our Mother of Africa Chapel silver jubilee
The nation's largest Black Catholic monument will celebrate 25 years next month with a Mass and celebration in Washington, DC.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory to receive award for anti-death penalty advocacy
The nation's Black cardinal, known for his longtime advocacy against the death penalty, will receive an award this October for his activism.
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.
Cardinal Gregory issues liturgical norms for Latin Mass in DC
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington has issued his official restrictions on the Latin Mass in his archdiocese, following a year of discernment and input.
Nikole Hannah-Jones joins delegation to Vatican pressing for slavery reparations
Four African-American scholars met with a papal representative in Rome this week to discuss the need for economic repair in response to the Church's role in the slave trade.
Black Catholics aplenty in the 2022 Catholic Press Awards
Black Catholics and topics of interest to African Americans were in no short supply among winners and honorees at the Catholic Media Conference on Thursday night.
Daniel Rudd Fund grant applications open now through September
The National Black Catholic Congress is accepting applications for its grantmaking program through September.
Simone Biles, Diane Nash to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
Black women will receive the nation's highest civilian honor for the first time since 2016 in a ceremony scheduled for July 7th at the White House.
Black Catholic writer Marcia Chatelain wins James Beard Award for "Franchise" book
A scholar of race and religion from Georgetown University has won a top award for writing on food, following a Pulitzer win for the same book last year.
Black Catholics react to the overturning of Roe v. Wade
50 years of abortion rights have been upended by a conservative majority on the Supreme Court, eliciting polarized reactions from legislators and top Catholic clergy.