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.
All Saints' Day Mass in Baltimore to highlight Black American saints-to-be
The Baltimore parish seeking to expedite the canonization of the six African Americans on the path to sainthood is holding its second annual All Saints Day Mass in their honor.
Registration open for 2023 National Black Catholic Congress
The nation's largest Black Catholic event, meeting every five years, is open for registration for its 2023 gathering in the DC metro area.
Museum highlighting Black Catholic slave rebellion reopens in Louisiana
A historic Creole property serving as a dual museum of Black Catholic histories has reopened after a three-week closure and new nonprofit partnership.
Bishop O'Dowd High in Oakland piloting new AP African American Studies course
Amid national controversies concerning race in the classroom, the College Board is piloting a new course on Black history—including at a Catholic school.
Louisiana native making final profession with the Josephites on December 1
Later this year, the Josephites will ordain three Nigerians to the transitional diaconate later this year, while an American will complete his journey to religious brotherhood.
Retired Black Catholic clergy in Atlanta to be honored in event Oct. 29
A Black Catholic clergy group in Atlanta is organizing an event later this month honoring retired members, including history-making priests and deacons.
St. Benedict Blues Festival set for Oct. 28-30 in St. Augustine, Fla.
A music event benefiting a historic Black Catholic church in the nation's oldest city is back in person for the second year in a row.
Pierre Toussaint Scholarship dinner set for November 7 in NYC
The annual gala honoring Venerable Pierre Toussaint and funding education at home and abroad will take place in Manhattan during Black Catholic History Month.
NETWORK Lobby hosting webinar on 'White Supremacy and American Christianity'
For the second time this year, the nation's Catholic social justice lobby will host a webinar with Fr Bryan Massingale and Robert P. Jones on White racism in Christianity.
Following viral photos, Ala. clergy call on Gov. Kay Ivey to address prison healthcare
An Alabama man serving a prison sentence for robbery has made headlines for an alleged lack of medical care. Alabama clergy spoke out on October 14.
Fr Michael Pfleger suspended again amid new abuse investigation involving St. Sabina's in Chicago
The pastor of one of the most vibrant Black Catholic parishes in America is again under investigation for abuse, his fourth accusation in less than two years.
Black victim in Raleigh shooting is Catholic school grad from Dayton, Ohio
The nation's latest mass shooting has claimed the life of an African-American mother and wife in North Carolina, one of five victims including the shooter's brother.
Tampa's St. Peter Claver, oldest operating Black primary school in Florida, hosting annual gala Saturday
A historic Black Catholic school in Southwest Florida is celebrating 128 years with its annual scholarship gala on Saturday evening.
Historical society for America's first Black city hosting annual meeting Oct. 20
The Fort Mose Historical Society will host its annual meeting this month in St. Augustine, Florida, celebrating new developments and old traditions.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies set for June 25-July 14, 2023 in New Orleans
The nation's Black Catholic graduate theology program has set final dates for its next session, to be held summer 2023 in New Orleans at the nation's Catholic HBCU.