Virtual prayer service to honor Dr. Ansel Augustine, USCCB's new African-American liaison
The former diocesan official is returning to D.C. to help lead the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Subcommittee on African-American Affairs.
Sr Mary Roger Thibodeaux, noted 'Black power' nun, dead at 86
The veteran Sister of the Blessed Sacrament wrote a 1972 book on Black Power and spent many years as an educator, national organizer, and evangelist.
Catholic Social Teaching hybrid retreat set for March 15-17 in Iowa
The Discipleship Experience Weekend, founded by Fr George Karnik a decade ago, will hold its latest event at a Franciscan retreat center in Hiawatha.
Fontbonne University to close in 2025, continuing decline in diverse Catholic education
The 100-year-old school is one of several small, significantly Black Catholic colleges to announce closure recently due to long-term financial struggles.
Claire Babineaux-Fontenot to receive 2024 Laetare Medal, highest U.S. Catholic honor
The Louisiana-born Black Catholic businesswoman is the CEO of the food bank network Feeding America, the nation's largest nonprofit.
Georgetown synod dialogue to feature African-American delegate Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns
The Minnesota-based delegate to the Synod on Synodality, which will reconvene this October in Rome, will feature in a roundtable dialogue in Washington.
Remembering Fr Jacques Bonnaud, SJ, the only beatified Black Catholic from North America
Nate Tinner-Williams recounts the story of a little-known Haitian Jesuit priest who is one of only three Black blesseds in the Western Hemisphere.
Racist graffiti found in Philadelphia Catholic school bathroom, police investigating
The incident in February at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is the second of its kind at a local Catholic school in roughly a year.
Notre Dame College in Ohio to close permanently in 2024
The 102-year-old Catholic college cited declining enrollment and financial woes, compounded by the departure of the Sisters of Notre Dame last year.
'Disturbing intimacy' at 2023 Synod gathering, says U.S.-based Nigerian Jesuit delegate
The head of theology at the Jesuits' California seminary spoke on his experience at the October synod session in Rome, highlighting hope and tension.
Review: 'The Chosen' season 4 brings light, darkness, and a few oddities in between
The latest binge masterpiece is in theaters for now and packs quite a punch—though those looking for strict historical accuracy ought seek another.
Cristo Rey school in Seattle to open this fall, reflecting diversity and Jesuit ethos
A new institution on the campus of a closed diocesan school will aim to revitalize affordable Catholic education in the Pacific Northwest's largest city.
Dr. Norman Francis statue unveiled at Xavier University of Louisiana
The work honors the 47-year presidential tenure of Francis at XULA, the nation's Catholic HBCU. He retired in 2015 and spoke at the historic event.
Lyke House to mark 25th anniversary with concert and Black Catholic digital library launch
The historic Newman Center on the campus of the Atlanta University Center is celebrating its silver jubilee with a yearlong series of events.
Edgar 'Dooky' Chase III, New Orleans patriarch, dead at 74
Head of the Chase Family since 2019, the seasoned businessman and educator died on Wednesday, according to his family's foundation.
Greg Lambert to become first African-American Catholic priest in Iowa
The 29-year-old Florida native is set to make history for the Archdiocese of Dubuque in May, when he is ordained by Archbishop Thomas Zinkula.