Hurricane Ian impacts Florida, headed for South Carolina
Following a devastating impact in western Florida, Hurricane Ian is set to make a second US landfall, in South Carolina, on Friday afternoon.
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Pope Francis, Afro-Latino politicians call for solidarity in Hurricane Fiona recovery
The pope has joined international calls for relief efforts in the Caribbean following Hurricane Fiona, including from politicians and his fellow Catholic bishops.
Bishop Shelton Fabre calls on Black Catholics for Hurricane Ida relief
The diocese most affected by Hurricane Ida in August is still in recovery mode, and its Black bishop is calling on his fellow African Americans for help.
Statement from the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators on abuse of Haitian migrants
The nation's diocesan Black Catholic ministry directors lament the ongoing border crisis with Haitian migrants, and the dehumanizing response.
Sharon Lavigne, Goldman Prize-winning environmental activist, fundraising to repair home following Hurricane Ida
The nation's premier activist fighting corporation-led climate change is putting out a call for help following the devastation of Hurricane Ida.
Mothers of Breonna Taylor, Eric Garner, and Trayvon Martin scheduled for livestreamed panel at XULA tomorrow morning
Mothers of the Movement, active in the long racial reckoning of the United States since 2013, are being hosted tomorrow for a panel at the nation's Catholic HBCU.
Marc Morial joins letter to Biden on Haitian migrant abuse, deportations
A host of civil rights leaders—including a Black Catholic—have signed onto a statement decrying the treatment of Haitian migrants this week at the US-Mexico border.
Bishop Cheri to celebrate Mass this weekend in Atlanta area following evacuation from New Orleans
The auxiliary bishop of New Orleans, Fernand Cheri III, OFM, will say Mass in the Archdiocese of Atlanta this weekend, following a stop in Montgomery last Sunday.
Josephites call for donations following Hurricane Ida
The nation's society of priests and brothers serving African Americans is asking for donations to their Hurricane Ida recovery effort.
Following Hurricane Ida, Xavier University of Louisana reopening on September 13th
Post-hurricane, the nation's Catholic HBCU is restoring power as well as hope, providing for students and preparing for a reopening sooner than many imagined.
Black Catholic institutions begin recovery after Hurrican Ida
As the nation begins its recovery from Hurricane Ida, challenging news is emerging from institutions connected to Black Catholicism in Southeastern Louisiana
Black bishops leading Haiti prayer service tomorrow, Mass on August 27th
In the wake of Haiti's latest earthquake, retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq and Cardinal Wilton Gregory are leading events in solidarity with victims and their loved ones.