Patrick Winbush, OSB ordained to transitional diaconate in Newark
One of the nation's few African-American monks has been ordained to the transitional diaconate, following more than two decades as a religious brother.
Black parishes
Kadesha Gordon named principal of Cathedral School in Memphis
The Diocese of Memphis is welcoming a Black principal to its Immaculate Conception Cathedral School, ahead of its fall transition to classical education.
New Black Catholic mission starting in Phoenix, Arizona
Reviving a historic Black parish founded in 1936, the Diocese of Phoenix will soon have weekly Masses at a new mission for African Americans.
Opinion: I'm not the only Catholic who wants more politicians like Pastor Chris Butler
Douglas Stringer explains why he supports the campaign of a Black pro-life Democrat in the race for retiring Rep. Bobby Rush's seat in Congres.
Fr Charles D. Burns, SVD dead at 90
A newsmaking African-American priest and cousin to Thea Bowman who made waves in the Civil Rights and Black Catholic Movements passed away this month in Los Angeles.
Holy Rosary-St John Catholic Church in Columbus robbed of A/C units
A predominantly African-American parish in Columbus, Ohio has been robbed of its air-conditioning units, the latest in a string of thefts and vandalisms at Catholic churches around the country. Holy Rosary-St John, a 123-year-old institution in the city’s Old Oaks Historic District, announced the news on Friday afternoon, noting
Anti-racist pioneer Fr Malcolm O'Leary, SVD dead at 92
A Black Catholic priest known for fighting segregation and running for political office in Jim Crow Mississippi was laid to rest there this month.
Pioneering Black Catholic educator Sr Sandra Smithson, SSSF dead at 96
A fiery Black religious sister known for championing effective public education in her hometown of Nashville has passed away.
First Black Catholic parish in Cleveland celebrates centennial
An African-American Catholic church closed by a bishop—and reopened on a Vatican appeal two years later—celebrated its history late last month.
Where to find a Black bishop this Easter weekend (2022 edition)
A listing of Easter Masses around the Unites States featuring Black bishops.
Explainer: Heart of Mary Catholic School in Mobile, Alabama to remain open
One of the nation's most historic Black Catholic schools has been saved by a team of alumni who have raised nearly half a million dollars since January.
St. Alphonsus "Rock" Church in St. Louis robbed of $20,000 AC units
A popular Black parish in St. Louis fell victim to large-scale theft last week, the latest to strike the 161-year-old Catholic community.
Gala in honor of Venerable Augustus Tolton scheduled for April 2nd in Louisiana
A gala supporting the sainthood cause of Venerable Augustus Tolton [https://g.co/kgs/W27Az3], the first openly Black priest in US history, has been scheduled for April 2nd in New Iberia, Louisiana. Chicago auxiliary bishop Joseph N. Perry [https://g.co/kgs/xhGJXo], the diocesan postulator for the cause,
Bishop Shelton Fabre named next Archbishop of Louisville
One of the nation's two Black ordinaries has been tapped to head the Archdiocese of Louisville, making history as the first-ever non-White person in the role.
Remembering Fr Martin Carter, SA
Donna Leslie offers a longform tribute to the life and legacy of an eminent Black Catholic priest, recently deceased at the age of 91.
Opinion: The Catholic Church is covering up anti-Black racism
BCM editor Nate Tinner-Williams gives his take on abuse, racism, and the upcoming 2023 Synod of Bishops.