'Seeking for a City' Black Catholic academic symposium connects histories, dreams new futures
The event marked twin anniversaries for African Americans in the Church, while looking forward to the future of ethnic expression and liberation.
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Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2024 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
International conference on St. Benedict the Moor set for Oct. 23-24 in Italy
This year marks the 500th birth anniversary of the Afro-Italian Franciscan, whose relics were recently restored after being damaged in a 2023 fire.
Catholic Action reps renew 'Pact of the Catacombs' in Rome, marking solidarity with the poor
It was part of a 4-day conference on the lay apostolate animated by synodality and the "See, Judge, Act" method of Servant of God Joseph Cardijn.
Speakers revealed for Black Catholic academic symposium in Ohio
A diverse crop of academics, historians, musicians, and clergy will mark the 40th anniversary of the Black bishops' pastoral letter and the 20th death anniversary of Fr Clarence Rivers.
Synod on Synodality to reconvene at the Vatican in October—with a few new twists
Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns and Cardinal Wilton Gregory will again join more than 350 delegates for a month-long exploration of a "listening Church".
Fr Bryan Massingale to deliver public lecture at Black Catholic Theological Symposium 2024 annual meeting
The Black Catholic priest and theological ethicist will speak on a theme related to his upcoming book, due for release next year from Orbis Books.
Registration open for symposium on Black Catholic bishops' 1984 pastoral letter
The event celebrates "What We Have Seen and Heard" coincides with the 20th death anniversary of Black Catholic liturgy pioneer Fr Clarence Rivers.
'We are Black and Catholic': 2024 Joint Conference gathers clergy, religious in Louisville for synodal action
The annual event brings together organizations comprising U.S. Black Catholic clergy, religious brothers, women religious, deacons, and seminarians.
Joint Conference to celebrate Black Catholic clergy, religious, and seminarians in Louisville
The annual gathering comes just weeks after the passing of National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus president Fr Norman Fischer.
Interview: Gloria Purvis talks racism, resistance at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress
She spoke with Briana Jansky following her keynote address on Saturday night in Indianapolis.
'God is raising up a generation': National Eucharistic Congress draws Black Catholic pilgrims of faith and prayer
Briana Jansky recounts conversations with attendees from around the country seeking renewal in Indianapolis.
Black Catholics help kick off 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis
The historic event, led by the U.S. Catholic bishops, is expected to draw upwards of 50,000 attendees to Lucas Oil Stadium over the next several days.
Martha Hennessy, granddaughter to Servant of God Dorothy Day, will speak at National Eucharistic Congress
The 69-year-old peace activist moves in the vein of her vaunted ancestor, and was recently invited to the landmark U.S. Catholic event after months of rejection.
Music clinic with Rawn Harbor set for June 7-8 in Houston
The nationally known Black Catholic liturgist will lead the event in Texas ahead of an appearance at the Archbishop Lyke Conference in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Symposium on Fr Clarence Rivers and 'What We Have Seen and Heard' set for Nov. 22-24 in Dayton
The 3-day event will feature keynotes, breakouts, and a Rivers Gospel Mass with Cdl Wilton Gregory of Washington, one of the letter's authors.