Maryland attorney general expands Catholic Church abuse investigation
Anthony Brown, a Black Catholic, is leading the charge to uncover abuse in Maryland locations of the (Arch)dioceses of Washington and Wilmington.
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin hospitalized again, weeks after secret cancer diagnosis
The 70-year-old Catholic retired general was diagnosed with cancer in December—a matter he kept secret until the onset of an infection days later.
Faith, confidence, and the Black struggle in America
Ahead of Lent, Tevin Williams articulates how the Black struggle for recognition—recently on display in popular media—points to Black excellence.
Vocations the Josephite way: a path of encounter
Dcn Tim Tilghman, raised in the Josephite tradition, extols the religious community's history of seeking out African Americans to serve the Church.
Kobe Bryant statue unveiled at Lakers arena
The 19-foot bronze sculpture of the Hall of Famer and 18-time All-Star joins those of other Laker legends outside Crypto.com Arena.
National Black Catholic Congress releases new Pastoral Plan of Action
For the first time, the NBCC formed the five-year plan by surveying participants from their national gathering, held most recently in summer 2023.
The 'domestic church': A Black Catholic reflection on marriage
Andrew and Terri Lyke, retired experts in marriage ministry, explain how family formation in a Catholic home leads to embodied love in the world.
Sacred Heart, Joliet Diocese's sole Black Catholic parish, slated for closure
Bishop Ronald Hicks and the diocese have denied reports that a newly finalized restructuring plan is related to recent clergy sex abuse settlements.
Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. led Black Catholics at 2024 Grammys
Several nods led to just one win across all categories, with a characteristically full slate of nominations for co-religionists from Louisiana.
Calumet College votes to authorize charter for Thea Bowman Academy
The embattled K-12 institution, named for a Black nun and located on the property of a former cathedral school, had been the subject of closure rumors.
With Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action, Maryland debates guaranteed admissions
A bill brought by a Black Catholic legislator could make college enrollment much simpler for graduating high schoolers in the state.
No more silence: Give us our six saints now.
Ralph E. Moore Jr., fresh off a Rome trip to promote the first 6 Black American saints-to-be, says the lack of response is unacceptable—and typical.
Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2024 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
'Cancer Alley' polluter wins appeal in Louisiana court
The ruling is one of multiple recent blows to environmental protections in a region that sees sky-high cancer rates due to airborne carcinogens.
St. Augustine Catholic School in Washington honored with street renaming
The historic school, the oldest surviving educational institution for Black children in Washington, was approved for the civic honor in 2023.
Dr. Arthur Falls, pioneering Black Catholic Chicagoan, celebrated in roundtable series
The desegregationist physician was largely unsung during his life and even moreso thereafter. A lecture this month in Chicago was a rare exception.