George Floyd icon stolen from Catholic University of America—again
Continued opposition from the student body at the USCCB-run Catholic University of America has led to a second theft of an icon depicting George Floyd as Jesus Christ.
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African-American Josephite seminarian receiving ministry of lector December 17th, Congolese being ordained transitional deacon
An African-American seminarian will soon make his next step toward religious brotherhood with the Josephites—the only religious society dedicated to serving the Black community.
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.
Opinion: Black Catholics ended slavery, tackled Jim Crow, fought abuse, and saved America
Nate Tinner-Williams argues that from the beginning of US colonial history, Black Catholics have been a sign of contradiction, modeling justice amidst unremitting opposition.
Josephite priest John Carroll, SSJ dies at 84
A longtime pastor of African-American parishes has died unexpectedly in DC, after more than half a century in religious priesthood.
Dr. Beverly Carroll, legendary Black Catholic advocate, dies at 75
An eminent Black Catholic organizer, educator, and administrator, integral to the Black Catholic Movement and its episcopal collaborations, has died.
Bishops' gathering in Baltimore features brief bright spots, more of the same
The USCCB has wrapped its first in-person meeting in two years, but the intervening pandemic and racial reckoning have hardly caused much of a shift.
2022 Catholic Social Ministry Gathering going virtual January 29th-February 1st
The USCCB's annual social justice conference will be back in January 2022, featuring several Black Catholic speakers and administrators.
Statement: National Black Sisters' Conference on USCCB head Gómez' speech against social justice movements
The nation's Black sisters are the first Black Catholic organization to directly address this month's controversial statements from Archbishop José Gómez.
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.
What is the Blackest diocese in America? It depends.
Ever wondered which diocese has the highest percentage of Black Catholics. With the help of some data from 2016, we might just have the answer.
Gloria Purvis in webinar later today on Eucharist controversy
Gloria Purvis [https://g.co/kgs/QcmpTW] will join a host of Catholic activists, theologians, and journalists for a webinar today at 12:30 ET on the Eucharist and politics, just a few weeks ahead of the landmark USCCB meeting [https://g.co/kgs/b6GvxV] expected to produce a document
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.
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.
Gloria Purvis named inaugural fellow at Notre Dame pro-life office
Good deeds are going unpunished in South Bend—rewarded in fact, as Gloria Purvis is appointed to a pro-life fellowship aimed at centering racial justice in the Church.
'Listening is done much more with the heart than with the ears': Cardinal Gregory opens Synod 2023 in DC
Dioceses around the world opened their portion of the Synod of Bishops on Sunday, including Washington DC—one of two in the US headed by an African-American.