Dr. Beverly Carroll, legendary Black Catholic advocate, dies at 75
An eminent Black Catholic organizer, educator, and administrator, integral to the Black Catholic Movement and its episcopal collaborations, has died.
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Bishops' gathering in Baltimore features brief bright spots, more of the same
The USCCB has wrapped its first in-person meeting in two years, but the intervening pandemic and racial reckoning have hardly caused much of a shift.
Statement: National Black Sisters' Conference on USCCB head Gómez' speech against social justice movements
The nation's Black sisters are the first Black Catholic organization to directly address this month's controversial statements from Archbishop José Gómez.
Longtime educator Fr Joseph Doyle, SSJ, laid to rest in New Orleans
A well-respected priest in the Josephite society has passed, leaving a legacy of faith, outreach, and advocacy for those in need.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2021 edition)
Looking for an event in your area (or an online event) to celebrate Black Catholic History Month this year? We have you covered.
Baltimore parishes plan letter-writing campaign to Pope Francis in support of African-American saints-to-be
Black Catholic History Month, celebrated each November, is heating up this year with a Vatican-targeting initiative that could ruffle some feathers—and shake up the Roman Calendar.
The late Kirk Gaddy to be honored with street sign in Baltimore
A storied Black Catholic educator will be honored today at St Frances Academy in Baltimore, the school he helped lead before his death last year.
Gallery: Baltimore's new Mother Mary Lange Catholic School opens with a bell
Phyllis Johnson tells a story with photos from the ribbon cutting and blessing ceremony for the newest Catholic school in Baltimore in almost 60 years.
Mother Mary Lange school in Baltimore set for grand opening on Friday
The newest Catholic school building in Baltimore in almost six decades is scheduled for a blessing ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Friday morning.
Biff Poggi, football coach and funder, departing St Frances Academy
The coach of one of the best football programs in the country—which he personally funded at a Black Catholic high school in Baltimore—is returning to the college ranks.
Black Catholics win big in Catholic Press Awards
African Americans were counted among the creators, co-creators, and subjects of a number of award-winning Catholic media pieces last year. We have a list.
Black Catholic gold medalists Simone Biles, Matt Centrowitz Jr. qualify for Tokyo Olympics
At least two Black Catholics will compete for Team USA in Tokyo, and both will defend titles from Rio.
Going Lange: Saint Frances Academy on the verge
After nearly 200 years, Saint Frances Academy began to make the news for something other than their saintly Black founder, but is there more to the story?