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.
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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.
Black Catholics in the history of American music: An overview
A delightfully fun ride through the annals of music history, featuring the ethnoreligious community that seems to have made it all possible.
Grayson Warren Brown, Gospel Mass pioneer, dead at 75
The internationally known liturgist, author, and speaker was an integral cog in the Black Catholic Movement and quickly gained broad popularity.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2022 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
Opinion: The American Catholic hierarchy may not be ready for a post-Roe world
A Black Catholic in the nation's largest city—and its Blackest diocese by population—has doubts that episcopal messaging will evolve now that abortion is on the ropes.
Catholic bishops react to White terrorism attack in Buffalo
Following a deadly mass shooting targeting African Americans in upstate New York, Catholic bishops respond—drawing mixed reactions.
Bishop-elect Jacques Fabre, CS to be installed Friday afternoon in Charleston
The nation's first Haitian Catholic ordinary will be installed Friday in Charleston, with fellow Black prelates in tow alongside bishops from around the country.
Karine Jean-Pierre, Catholic-raised activist from Brooklyn, named next White House press secretary
President Joe Biden's newest press chief is a Haitian-American LGBT immigrant who was raised in the Catholic Church.
Interview: Bishop-elect Jacques Fabre, America's first Haitian Catholic ordinary
A sit-down with the first-ever Haitian appointed to head a US Catholic diocese—covering history, faith, and the need for collaboration between laity and the bishops.
'We are a gift to this country': Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates annual Black History Month Mass for Brooklyn Diocese
The nation's Black cardinal crossed state lines this week to fete the faithful of Queens and Brooklyn, where he celebrated the annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Black History Month.
Fr Jacques Fabre, CS named Bishop of Charleston—a Haitian first for the United States
Skipping the line to become a bishop, a Black priest from Haiti is due to make waves come April when he is seated in April as the next head of the Diocese of Charleston.