New Thea Bowman portrait created by painter Vernon Adams
A stunning new portrait of Servant of God Thea Bowman has emerged out of Dallas, from an artist raised in the diocese where the activist-sister was born and later served.
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Cardinal Gregory returns to Today Show for Christmas interview
The nation's African-American cardinal appeared today on the weekend edition of the popular morning show for a discussion on Christmas, COVID, and faithful fellowship.
Christmas Eve brings new music from Black Catholic rapper John Levi
A Black Catholic rapper and revert to the faith is bringing new heat for the holidays, featuring a veteran in the genre who once helped him kickstart his Catholic hip-hop career.
George Floyd icon stolen from Catholic University of America—again
Continued opposition from the student body at the USCCB-run Catholic University of America has led to a second theft of an icon depicting George Floyd as Jesus Christ.
Knights of Peter Claver hosting virtual Kwanzaa event December 29th
The nation's largest and oldest Black Catholic organization is hosting a Kwanzaa event commemorating innocent Black lives lost due to racism.
Fr Josh Johnson newest regular on Ascension Press YouTube channel
A Louisiana Black priest known for his incisive takes on complicated modern issues is now a twice-monthly feature on an über-popular Catholic YouTube channel.
George Floyd icon stolen from Catholic University of America, minimized by administration
A newly controversial image at the bishops' college in DC, depicting George Floyd as Jesus, has caused internet furor and university damage control.
Diddy's charter school relocating to former All Saints Church in Harlem
A near-billionaire (and Catholic-raised) rapper has made a deal to acquire use of a historic Black parish in NYC for his growing charter school.
Opinion: Black Catholics ended slavery, tackled Jim Crow, fought abuse, and saved America
Nate Tinner-Williams argues that from the beginning of US colonial history, Black Catholics have been a sign of contradiction, modeling justice amidst unremitting opposition.
Bowman-Francis Ministry hosting virtual Advent Bible study next month
The Divine Word Missionaries' Black Catholic ministry is continuing its online outreach during the pandemic, hosting a Bible study next month leading up to Christmas.
Daniel Rudd, founder of first Black Catholic newspaper and Colored Catholic Congress, to receive memorial marker in Ohio on December 5th
A year after receiving a historical marker in his Kentucky hometown, Daniel Rudd is getting another in the city where his activism and career began.
Bishop Shelton Fabre calls on Black Catholics for Hurricane Ida relief
The diocese most affected by Hurricane Ida in August is still in recovery mode, and its Black bishop is calling on his fellow African Americans for help.
Interview: New podcast on Fr Clarence Rivers—the father of Black Catholic liturgy
Cincinnati's first Black priest, who also spearheaded the liturgical side of the Black Catholic Movement, is the subject of a podcast launched over the summer.
Fr Anthony Bozeman, SSJ's installation festivities running this weekend in Los Angeles
Los Angeles' newest Black (religious) priest is being installed this weekend with a slate of events serving the full gamut of the local community.
Gallery honoring late Black archbishop to be dedicated this morning in Atlanta
A new Black Catholic gallery in Atlanta is being dedicated today, highlighting Black Catholic history, art, and a late archbishop with a habit of making history.
Reflection: Why I wrote a new book about Catholic anti-racism
Dr. Ansel Augustine reflects on his upcoming book tackling "America's Original Sin" and its effect on youth ministry in the modern age.