'Economy Hall' author wins 2021 Louisiana Writer Award
A Catholic has won the Creole State's highest literary honor, the first Black woman to do so in the 21-year history of the award.
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Interview: Deanna Witkowski talks jazz, Mass, Jazz Mass, and her new book on Mary Lou Williams
The latest entry in Liturgical Press' "People of God" biography series covers a legendary Black Catholic jazz artist and liturgist. The author tells all.
Black Catholic Theological Symposium annual meeting announced for October 7-9th at Notre Dame
The nation's Black Catholic theological society has scheduled its annual gathering for this Fall in South Bend—headlined by a number of standout names.
NETWORK Lobby names Black Catholic as second-in-command
The nation's most high-profile social justice group run by religious sisters has named Joan F. Neal as their first-ever deputy executive director.
Mother Mary Lange school in Baltimore set for grand opening on Friday
The newest Catholic school building in Baltimore in almost six decades is scheduled for a blessing ceremony and ribbon-cutting on Friday morning.
Simone Biles returns for final individual event, takes bronze
Simone Biles returned from her extended mental health break, taking bronze in the women's balance beam final to end her Tokyo Olympic run.
Simone Biles drops individual all-around event from Olympic schedule
Following a scary fall and scarier medical uncertainty in Tokyo, Simone Biles is stepping away from the mat to stabilize herself mentally.
BREAKING: Simone Biles pulls out of Olympics gymnastics team final due to mental health issue
Team USA's star gymnast has pulled out of the team event following comments on Sunday concerning mental pressures, and a scary landing early Monday morning.
Majority Black Catholic university in DC wipes out $1.8M in student debt
A Catholic institution in the nation's capital, made up mostly of Black women, is making good on its commitment to racial equity with a monumental financial initiative.
New collection of essays highlights Black Catholic scholarly thought, past and present
A new academic text from the Catholic University of America's publishing house collects essays on liturgy, history, scholarship, religious life, and more.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary hosting annual convention, gala this weekend
The largest Black Catholic organization in the nation is hosting their annual national convention, virtual for the second year in a row.
Lay Dormant: A primer on Black Catholics' former national office and lay caucus
Nate Tinner-Williams briefly dissects some of the forgotten organizations formed during the height of the Black Catholic Movement.
Black Catholics win big in Catholic Press Awards
African Americans were counted among the creators, co-creators, and subjects of a number of award-winning Catholic media pieces last year. We have a list.
Vanessa Williams to host PBS Independence Day concert, sing Black National Anthem
Tonight's July 4th celebration at the National Mall will feature a number of Black Catholics, including one of the most outspoken on justice issues.
Black Catholic gold medalists Simone Biles, Matt Centrowitz Jr. qualify for Tokyo Olympics
At least two Black Catholics will compete for Team USA in Tokyo, and both will defend titles from Rio.
Darren Davis and Herschella Conyers featured tonight in Lumen Christi event on criminal justice
A dialogue tonight on criminal justice from a Catholic perspective will feature a duo of notable Black scholars.