Reflection: Remembering St. Anthony's Mission House, a 1920s integrated US Catholic seminary
The first integrated Catholic seminary in 20th-century America is not well known, but that's what Black Catholic History Month is for. Read on.
Black parishes
St. Benedict Blues Festival set for Oct. 28-30 in St. Augustine, Fla.
A music event benefiting a historic Black Catholic church in the nation's oldest city is back in person for the second year in a row.
Fr Michael Pfleger suspended again amid new abuse investigation involving St. Sabina's in Chicago
The pastor of one of the most vibrant Black Catholic parishes in America is again under investigation for abuse, his fourth accusation in less than two years.
La. highway renamed for founder of 1829 Black Catholic church
A famed Black Creole of history will soon be memorialized in his hometown, near the parish he helped found nearly two centuries ago in upstate Louisiana.
August Wilson, the Catholic
Remembering one of the nation's greatest playwrights, not just in the frame of his well-known works, but also the undying specter of religion.
Hurricane Ian impacts Florida, headed for South Carolina
Following a devastating impact in western Florida, Hurricane Ian is set to make a second US landfall, in South Carolina, on Friday afternoon.
Black Catholic Theological Symposium set for Oct. 6-9 in San Diego
The academic society dedicated to Black Catholic studies will meet for its 32nd annual meeting next month in San Diego, including two events open to the public.
St. Wenceslaus in Baltimore celebrates 150 years this Sunday
A formerly Czech parish in Charm City, now a thriving African-American community, will mark a century and a half of ministry and service this weekend.
Where to celebrate the feast of St Peter Claver (2022 edition)
One of several major feast days for US Black Catholics, that of St Peter Claver is upon us, and events are happening around the country to usher in a spirit of justice.
Funeral for slain Black Catholic youth set for Friday morning
A member of St Sabina Catholic Church's youth violence intervention program killed late last month in Chicago will be funeralized on Friday.
Fr Everett Pearson, DC African-American priest educated in Rome, dead at 61
An African-American priest born, raised, and ordained in the nation's capital, died this month after an extended illness and 31 years of ministry.
The former slaveholder who founded a convent and became a Black ministry pioneer
The founder of Texas' first women's religious order died 115 years ago Thursday. Nate Tinner-Williams explores her shocking life story.
A tweet in time: Black Catholics in the age of liturgical shaming
A Black parish in Mobile was the subject of online controversy after posting a video of a parishioner dancing at Mass. Nate Tinner-Williams explains.
Pending Vatican appeal, St. Mary's Catholic Church in Seattle to close after 120 years
A formerly Black parish in Seattle has been merged with a nearby multicultural parish—though parishioners are seeking a reversal from Rome.
Cardinal Gregory issues liturgical norms for Latin Mass in DC
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington has issued his official restrictions on the Latin Mass in his archdiocese, following a year of discernment and input.
St Louis Catholic Church in Kansas City closes after 103 years
One of Kansas City, Missouri's few remaining Black parishes was closed last month, part of a reorganization process under one of the nation's most conservative bishops.