St. Sabina Catholic Church unveils anti-gun violence sculpture in Chicago
The life-size bronze designed by Timothy P. Schmalz depicts a weeping Jesus over the lifeless body of a slain Black youth.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs homes raided in federal sex trafficking probe
The Catholic-raised Black business mogul has been the subject of several recent sex assault lawsuits and resigned from his media company in November.
Review: 'A Symphony of Tiny Lights' illuminates Dr. John H. Francis, eco-justice pioneer
A new short doc on a planet-walking environmental activist—who once considered the monastery—does right by its subject and his love for the earth.
Louisiana Supreme Court strikes down 'lookback window' for child sex abuse victims
The unanimous state legislation has been ruled unconstitutional in a split decision hinging on the due process clause of the Louisiana Constitution.
Meet the Black Catholics set to walk National Eucharistic Pilgrimage
Camille Anigbogu and Christopher Onyiuke speak on their hopes for the initiative, which will lead up to July's National Eucharistic Congress in Indy.
Documentary short on Bessie Stringfield, famed Black motorcyclist, premiering at AmDocs
The 23-minute feature covers one of America's most unique Black Catholic women, known for her cross-country rides during the height of Jim Crow.
Mary Lou Williams events this week in Chicago to be led by Deanna Witkowski
The scholar and musician from the University of Pittsburgh will give a lecture and concert on consecutive dates at Loyola University Chicago.
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.