Lena Horne Theatre unveiled on Broadway in New York City
The first Broadway theatre to be named after a Black woman unveiled its new Manhattan marquee with a star-studded ceremony earlier this month.
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Reflection: Remembering St. Anthony's Mission House, a 1920s integrated U.S. 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.
Barbara Ward Cooper, oldest-serving legislator in Tenn. history, dead at 93
A well-respected Black legislator in Memphis who served for more than a quarter-century has died in office while running for re-election.
Black authors featured in new book 'Catholic Women Preach: Raising Voices, Renewing the Church'
Black scholars and activists are among the contributors to a new resource featuring Catholic women reflecting on the Church's lectionary readings.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies set for June 25-July 14, 2023 in New Orleans
The nation's Black Catholic graduate theology program has set final dates for its next session, to be held summer 2023 in New Orleans at the nation's Catholic HBCU.
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.
André Cailloux Center for the Performing Arts to occupy former St. Rose of Lima Church in New Orleans
A historic former Black Catholic church in New Orleans will soon be home to a new performing arts center dedicated to African-American culture.
Ahead of pivotal Supreme Court case, Black Catholics release new voting rights statement
Ahead of a Supreme Court case on gerrymandering, Catholic leaders are speaking out against "White Christian nationalism" and the gradual dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.
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. Mary's Academy in New Orleans hires first lay president
One of the nation's oldest Black Catholic schools, founded in New Orleans by Venerable Henriette DeLille, is transitioning to lay leadership.
Washington School for Girls celebrates excellence, Black and Catholic identity
A Black Catholic school in the nation's capital is thriving as the pandemic wanes, and their plans for the future are rooted in family, fortitude, and faith.
Diocesan Black Catholic ministry appointments (updated 11/2/22)
A running list of individuals appointed to head Black Catholic ministries in various dioceses around the country.
Interview: Sr Stephanie Henry, the new president of the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament
The Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament, founded by St Katharine Drexel, have elected an African-American president for the second time in history. She spoke with BCM on their mission in the modern world.
Sharon Lavigne, Rise St. James win in court against Formosa Plastics
A protracted court case against a petrochemical giant seeking to build in Southeast Louisiana has come to an end in favor of environmental activists.
Review: 'Last Place Seen' novel brings justice-minded mystery fiction
A BCM co-founder's latest novel is a testament to her love for social justice and for compelling stories on contemporary life. Gunnar Gundersen reviews.
Opinion: Stay awake, Bishop Barron
Gunnar Gundersen dissects a new interview by Bishop Robert Barron of actor Shia LaBeouf, a recent Catholic convert alleged to have abused multiple ex-girlfriends.