Interview: A new book tells the history of Puerto Rico—Black, White, and Indigenous
Dr. Jorell A. Meléndez-Badillo talks “Puerto Rico: A National History,” covering the Caribbean island's history from Taíno rule to President Trump.
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A museum on a former plantation shut down. These environmental activists have a plan to transform it.
Jo and Dr. Joy Banner, co-founders of The Descendants Project, have purchased what most recently operated as the 1811 Kid Ory Historic House museum.
Fontbonne University to close in 2025, continuing decline in diverse Catholic education
The 100-year-old school is one of several small, significantly Black Catholic colleges to announce closure recently due to long-term financial struggles.
Notre Dame College in Ohio to close permanently in 2024
The 102-year-old Catholic college cited declining enrollment and financial woes, compounded by the departure of the Sisters of Notre Dame last year.
Cristo Rey school in Seattle to open this fall, reflecting diversity and Jesuit ethos
A new institution on the campus of a closed diocesan school will aim to revitalize affordable Catholic education in the Pacific Northwest's largest city.
Sacred Heart, Joliet Diocese's sole Black Catholic parish, slated for closure
Bishop Ronald Hicks and the diocese have denied reports that a newly finalized restructuring plan is related to recent clergy sex abuse settlements.
Can we regain humanity in 2024?
For the new year, Dorothy Dempsey reflects on the moral crises facing the culture and how we might gain fortitude in the fight.
Is it time for a Catholic charter school movement?
Catholic schools are closing every year, but few parishes are moving to capitalize in the aftermath. Dr. Ronald Smith says there's a better way.
The College of Saint Rose to close this year
The 103-year-old school in New York State, one of the nation's more diverse Catholic higher education outfits, cited low enrollment and budget shortfalls.
A 'delicate matter': Clarence Thomas’ private complaints about money sparked fears he would resign
Interviews and newly unearthed documents reveal that Thomas, facing financial strain, privately pushed for a higher salary and to allow Supreme Court justices to take speaking fees.
The New Globalization is not Christian.
Dr. Ronald Smith grapples with the realities of rapid globalization led by Asia and Russia in an age of religious pluralism.
Three Black Catholic parishes in New Orleans to close in 2024
The announcement comes amid ongoing financial challenges related to clergy sex abuse, though the archdiocese says its bankruptcy is unrelated to the closures.
As abuse payouts mount, several Black Catholic parishes in New Orleans to close
The move, expected to become official on Saturday evening, coincides with the archdiocese's rush to sell property to cover clergy sex abuse settlements.
Holy Rosary & St. John to celebrate 125 years in Columbus as closure looms
The historic Black Catholic parish has been slated for closure since May, though the bishop—who has faced mounting controversy—has yet to issue an official decree.
Nativity School of Worcester, now independent after BLM/Pride row, fundraising for girls' division
The Black and brown Jesuit school in Massachusetts has raked in donations since being stripped of its Catholic identity by the local bishop last year.
Detroit's St. Cecilia Gym, former NBA haunt, gets $25k for renovation project
The historic Black Catholic facility once hosted future NBA stars, and others at the height of their careers when it became a popular summer training ground.