'Historic ordination': Fr Patrick Winbush, OSB raised to the priesthood in Newark
The 42-year-old Benedictine monk is the first African American ordained in Newark in more than 20 years.
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Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates 50 years of priesthood at Mass in D.C.
The 75-year-old prelate concelebrated the Mass with eight members of his ordination class from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Illinois.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Gloria Purvis to help lead pro-life prayer vigil in Maryland
Two of the nation's most prominent pro-life Black Catholics will join the bishops of Maryland for a prayer service Thursday in the capital city.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory blesses rediscovered gravesite of Jesuits' slaves in Maryland
The former plantation near the nation's capital likely houses hundreds of unmarked graves belonging to Black Catholics.
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.
Archbishop Shelton Fabre to receive pallium on September 20
The nation's newest Black Catholic archbishop will receive the accompanying papal vestment during a special Mass next week in Louisville.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Black Catholics helping to open National Eucharistic Revival on Sunday
Corpus Christi Sunday will mark the beginning of a two-year revival to drive devotion to the Eucharist, and various Black clergy are among the featured participants.
Pelosi not barred from Communion in DC, archdiocese says
The nation's most prominent Catholic see has announced it will not follow San Francisco's archbishop in denying the Eucharist over abortion.
'Today is not about me': Archbishop Shelton Fabre begins tenure in Louisville
Kentucky received its first-ever Black Catholic bishop on Wednesday, with Archbishop Shelton Fabre feted by thousands in Louisville for his installation.
'We are a gift to this country': Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates annual Black History Month Mass for Brooklyn Diocese
The nation's Black cardinal crossed state lines this week to fete the faithful of Queens and Brooklyn, where he celebrated the annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Black History Month.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory and Sr Helen Prejean to host death penalty webinar Tuesday
As the death penalty continues to wreak havoc at the state level, two prominent abolition advocates in the Church will host a dialogue on Tuesday.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of DC tests positive for COVID-19
The nation's boosted Black cardinal has contracted the deadly Coronavirus, reporting no symptoms as of Friday evening.