Xavier University of Louisiana to kick off yearlong centennial celebrations
The nation's first and only Catholic HBCU, XULA was founded in 1925 by St. Katharine Drexel and her Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament.
Events
Where to find a Catholic MLK event (2025 edition)
A national listing of Church-relevant events honoring the life and legacy of the African-American martyr slain for the cause of civil rights.
Conference on Servant of God Thea Bowman set for March in D.C.
The event will be held at the Catholic University of America, the alma mater and former teaching post of the Black Catholic saint-to-be.
Josephites make final professions, eight instituted as acolytes and lectors
The Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart serves African Americans and will ordain three to the transitional diaconate on Friday morning.
'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.
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.
Cardinal Peter Turkson preaches unity, progress on 60th anniversary of Uganda Martyrs' canonization
The Mass at St. Peter's Basilica in Rome gathered hundreds of pilgrims from around the world, including the United States.
Catholic-raised urban fiction author Donald Goines to be honored with mural, biopic
A group of local artists, led by Robert "Seven' Shannon III, announced the news this month ahead of the bestselling author's 50th death anniversary.
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.
In the push for African-American saints, what more can we possibly do?
Ralph Moore Jr. on the exasperation of Catholics advocating for recognition of Black Catholic holiness—and an All Saints' initiative in response.
'The Church has an outstanding debt to pay': Afro-Latina Catholic delegate for Synod on Synodality
María Suyapa Cacho Álvarez, a Garifuna religious sister in Honduras, spoke during a panel event this week in Rome on Afro-Latinos and Synodality.
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.