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.
Bishops
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.
Opinion: Black Catholic faces in high places
In the wake of a right-wing terrorist attack on the capitol, Nate Tinner-Williams critiques Black Catholic voices willing to justify and defend extremism.
US Catholic liturgy group responds to USCCB document on hymnody
A national group of Catholic church musicians has now weighed in on the USCCB's new worship document, urging no sudden moves independent of local ordinaries.
Kwanzaa, Day 2 (Kujichagulia): Part 3 of our interview with Sasha Massey
This second day of Kwanzaa brings part 3 of our interview with Soprano Sasha Massey, exploring her own self-determination amidst incredible challenges.
Black bishops officially endorse COVID vaccines
Two of the vaccines now being distributed in their first wave have been endorsed by the relevant USCCB chairmen—and the Black bishops aren't too far behind.
Belleville Black Catholic wins prestigious award from the USCCB
The USCCB's annual anti-poverty award, which highlights a young American Catholic whose work is having a notable impact, has gone this year to a Black American.
'The beauty of the faith cannot be neglected': Popular Black spiritual deemed deficient by the USCCB
At least one historic Black hymn is on the chopping block alongside Guitar Mass faves, as the USCCB chooses Advent 2020 to release an index of forbidden songs.
'A serious disservice': Chaput blasts Gregory for comments on Biden
Following Cardinal Gregory's commitment to offer Biden Communion during his presidency, archconservative Archbishop Chaput responds with not a little vitriol.
$1M Lily Grant will fund Tolton Center in Chicago
A new resource will help Chicago parishes and promote the only African-American priest on the road to sainthood, but the details and vision are murky.
USCCB's Catholic News Service establishes 'The Griot's Cross', new Black Catholic history column from Dr. Shannen Dee Williams
America's Catholic bishops, via their news arm, establish a new monthly column covering Black Catholic history.