'Angel of Harmony' statue returns to St. Louis cathedral after Mo. vandalism incident
A more than four-month-long restoration brought the Afrocentric sculpture back to life in May after an attacker nearly destroyed it last fall.
National Black Catholic Men's Conference set for September in New Orleans
The 2025 Fr Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men's Conference is set for Sept. 4-7 in New Orleans, bringing the annual gathering back to the Crescent City for the first time in 15 years. The event, to be held at the Hilton Riverside Hotel, is organized by
Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns to lead virtual celebration for feast of St. Mary Magdalene
The annual Boston College event aims to recover the history of the "apostle to the apostles" and inspire continued witness by modern Catholic women.
'A school that meets in the summer': Institute for Black Catholic Studies celebrates 2025 commencement
Past IBCS professor Dr. M. Shawn Copeland served as the main speaker for the event at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation's Catholic HBCU.
Friar Franck Lino-Sokpolie, OFM Conv. to be ordained to the priesthood
The Conventual Franciscan deacon Franck Lino-Sokpolie will be ordained to the priesthood in Georgia on Saturday, July 19, the culmination of a 12-year journey that began while he was still a student in college. The ordination Mass will be celebrated by a fellow Conventual, Archbishop Gregory Hartmayer, at Holy Cross
Our Savior, first Black Catholic church and school in Northern Kentucky, gets historical marker
The 82-year old complex was honored by the state after efforts from a religious sister who administered the parish for the past 33 years.
Black Catholic restorative justice virtual training set for August
The program from Catholic Mobilizing Network touts the peacemaking circle process and will take place in August for parish and ministry leaders.
Virginia's Black Catholic history on display in new Richmond museum exhibit
A speaker series will enhance the new offering at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center, which is partnering with the Diocese of Richmond.
'Credible allegation' of child sex abuse against Fr Herman A. Porter, late Black Catholic activist
The Rockford Diocese priest organized the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus in 1968 and was floated as a candidate for Archbishop of Washington.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary to host joint national convention with juniors in Maryland
For the second time, the nation's largest Black Catholic organization will host its junior and senior national gatherings back-to-back.
Dr. Frank B. Wilderson Jr., pioneering Black psychologist and education researcher, dead at 94
The retired Catholic educator was the first tenured Black professor at the University of Minnesota and the school's first Black vice president.
New documentary covers Servant of God Julia Greeley, Colorado's formerly enslaved saint-to-be
The Capuchin Franciscan-produced short film on Denver's "Angel of Charity" was released online and is available for streaming free of charge.
XULA medical school leaders speak on health equity at 2025 Essence Fest panel
XULA President Dr. C. Reynold Verret and Xavier Ochsner College of Medicine dean Dr. Leonardo Seoane spoke on the state of Black healthcare.
Black Catholic meets Pope Leo XIV after 600-mile bike pilgrimage to combat antisemitism
Victor Mooney's latest advocacy trek included Catholic shrines and former concentration camps in Poland before a surprise invitation to the Vatican.
Ahead of Senate vote, Black Catholic bishop joins interfaith letter opposing Republicans' Big Beautiful Bill
Bishop Roy Campbell of Washington joined in opposing the budget reconciliation for its positions against migrants, welfare, and the environment.
Two more Black-serving Catholic schools closed in New York Archdiocese
Historic St. Mark the Evangelist, the first Black Catholic school in Harlem, was closed this month alongside Mt. Carmel-Holy Rosary in East Harlem.