Lay Dormant: A primer on Black Catholics' former national office and lay caucus
Nate Tinner-Williams briefly dissects some of the forgotten organizations formed during the height of the Black Catholic Movement.
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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.
'The first of many': Msgr James Boddie Jr., a prophet honored in his hometown
At the request of St Augustine's Bishop Felipe Esteves, the first Black priest in Florida history was named a monsignor by Pope Francis. The day after Juneteenth, he was honored with a Mass.
New African-American priest in New Orleans already making waves
New Orleans' newest Black priest, Fr Ajani Gibson, managed to go viral twice within the first 36 hours of his priesthood. He's just getting started.
Black bishops were among signatories on letter cautioning denial of Eucharist to politicians
The bombshell letter between US bishops, asking USCCB president +Gomez to slow down on Eucharistic denial proceedings, has been leaked in its entirety.
Priestly Potshots: Bishop Barron speaks his mind
Bishop Robert Barron's apparent foray into a Facebook comments section has caused considerable controversy as he prepares to release Gloria Purvis' Word on Fire series on racism.
Opinion: Don't sleep, Bishop Barron
Bishop Robert Barron can't seem to hold his peace on "woke" ideology and the modern racial justice movement. Gunnar Gundersen offers a critique.
Sunday obligation back in New Orleans archdiocese June 6th—without universal mask requirement
A patchwork mask mandate will color the New Orleans archdiocese next month as it lifts its Mass dispensation and allows civil COVID regulations to reign supreme.
USCCB to vote in June on rebuke of President Biden, other pro-choice politicians
After nearly 100 days in office, Biden faces increasing scrutiny from more conservative members of the US bishops' conference, even as other members dissent.
Opinion: The intertwined wisdom of Augustine, Plato, and King
Bishop Robert Barron's latest post concerning Black America pitted MLK against affirmative action and "equality of outcome". Here, Cory Frontin responds.
Opinion: It's time for an African-American Ordinariate
Is an ordinariate a solution to the centuries-long Black Catholic struggle in the United States? Nate Tinner-Williams opines.
Philly archdiocese's racism initiative clashes with ongoing school closures
As Philly's archbishop decries racism and creates a task force, at least two schools in his territory serving the underserved are on the chopping block.
Anonymous, Church-run survey seeks Black Catholic respondents
Black Catholics now have a new opportunity to be heard, in the form of an anonymous survey making the rounds online. The source, however, remains under wraps.
Birthdays and bishops: the story of the Black Catholic pectoral cross
Jan 28th is a day of celebration for multiple reasons in the Black Catholic community, and the point of connection is best seen in a small (and rare) cross.
Next USCCB young adult listening session to be led by Black Catholics
The USCCB's virtual young adult listening sessions are ongoing, and the Black Catholic one is upcoming.
USCCB continues 'Journeying Together' intercultural series on January 13th
The USCCB looks to make good on the Synod on Young People, continuing its dialogue series on January 13th with a session led by indigenous Catholics.