Three Black Catholic parishes in New Orleans to close in 2024
The announcement comes amid ongoing financial challenges related to clergy sex abuse, though the archdiocese says its bankruptcy is unrelated to the closures.
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As abuse payouts mount, several Black Catholic parishes in New Orleans to close
The move, expected to become official on Saturday evening, coincides with the archdiocese's rush to sell property to cover clergy sex abuse settlements.
Holy Rosary & St. John to celebrate 125 years in Columbus as closure looms
The historic Black Catholic parish has been slated for closure since May, though the bishop—who has faced mounting controversy—has yet to issue an official decree.
Detroit's St. Cecilia Gym, former NBA haunt, gets $25k for renovation project
The historic Black Catholic facility once hosted future NBA stars, and others at the height of their careers when it became a popular summer training ground.
St. Benedict Blues Fest set for Oct. 20-22 in St. Augustine, Fla.
The annual event benefits the rectory restoration fund for St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, a historic Black parish founded by the Josephites.
Our Lady of Charity in Brooklyn to celebrate 120th anniversary
One of Brooklyn's most historic Black Catholic parishes is marking its anniversary, including latter decades of lively liturgy and lay leadership.
'The Church without a church': Why St. Louis parish closures hit home for me.
A parishioner of a recently closed parish in Missouri explains her perspective on diocesan reorganization in the post-White Flight era.
Msgr Paul Jervis, promoter of anti-racist's sainthood cause, dead at 69
The Guyanese-born priest came to the U.S. at 19, serving the Diocese of Brooklyn for 40+ years and championing the now-Servant of God Bernard Quinn.
Review: 'In the Shadow of Ebenezer' deftly highlights Atlanta's most historic Black Catholic parish
Christopher Gurley Jr. reviews a striking historical monograph from Dr. Leah Mickens, the winner of the inaugural Cyprian Davis, OSB, Prize in 2021.
Interview: Aaron Neville talks 'faith and love', overcoming addiction, and new memoir
The storied New Orleans music phenom who rose to international fame discusses his struggles, faith, and the family who held him together.
Carla Harris to play Carnegie Hall for Catholic school benefit
The award-winning author, singer, and pioneering banking executive will lead a Christmas-themed concert supporting her alma mater and parish school.
Fr Norman Fischer elected National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus president
The Kentucky native was chosen earlier this month to lead the 55-year-old organization in its post-pandemic era.
Black Catholics to hold vigil before 2023 March on Washington
The event is being organized by representatives from St. Augustine Catholic Church, the mother church of Black Catholics in the nation's capital.
Descendants of Jesuit enslavement to host historic gathering Labor Day Weekend
The first of its kind, the event will be led by descendants of the infamous GU272 Jesuit slave sale in 1838, which salvaged Georgetown University.
Louisville racial justice pilgrimage set for September
Modern Catholic Pilgrim is organizing the event in partnership with the archdiocese, and Archbishop Shelton Fabre is expected to attend.
Review: 'Remarkable' book on Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine chronicles Black Catholic education
Efran Menny reviews a timely text elucidating post-Civil War Catholic history in the nation's oldest city.