Black Catholic Theological Symposium set for Oct. 6-9 in San Diego
The academic society dedicated to Black Catholic studies will meet for its 32nd annual meeting next month in San Diego, including two events open to the public.
Events
National Black Catholic Congress hosting webinar Friday, ahead of 2023 national gathering
Ahead of next year's national Black Catholic gathering, a webinar will explain its preparatory "Days of Reflection", scheduled to soon take place in dioceses around the country.
St. Wenceslaus in Baltimore celebrates 150 years this Sunday
A formerly Czech parish in Charm City, now a thriving African-American community, will mark a century and a half of ministry and service this weekend.
Archbishop Shelton Fabre to receive pallium on September 20
The nation's newest Black Catholic archbishop will receive the accompanying papal vestment during a special Mass next week in Louisville.
Weekly Mass returning to Texas Southern University after three-year hiatus
Regular Sunday Masses will return to Houston's second-largest HBCU this month at the school's longstanding Newman Center, which has faced various challenges in recent years.
Where to celebrate the feast of St Peter Claver (2022 edition)
One of several major feast days for US Black Catholics, that of St Peter Claver is upon us, and events are happening around the country to usher in a spirit of justice.
Concert fundraiser with ValLimar Jansen this weekend in Virginia, ahead of Carnegie Hall event in 2023
One of the nation's most recognizable Black Catholic recording artists will feature in a concert this weekend in Charlottesville.
Ahead of two Jazz Masses Sunday in Detroit, an explainer on America's most unique Catholic liturgical form
Nate Tinner-Williams dives into the history of Jazz Mass in the Church, a phenomenon dating back to the 1950s and the beginnings of bona-fide Black Catholic liturgy.
Funeral for slain Black Catholic youth set for Friday morning
A member of St Sabina Catholic Church's youth violence intervention program killed late last month in Chicago will be funeralized on Friday.
Fr Everett Pearson, DC African-American priest educated in Rome, dead at 61
An African-American priest born, raised, and ordained in the nation's capital, died this month after an extended illness and 31 years of ministry.
Explainer: Three Vatican consistories and 21 new cardinals
The pope's surprise summer consistories are beginning this weekend in Rome. Briana Huddleston dives into the most striking storylines.
Fr Victor Laroche, OP celebrates first Mass as new XULA chaplain
A Haitian-American Dominican priest is the new chaplain at the nation's Catholic HBCU, and celebrated his first Orientation Mass earlier this month.
Registration open for Our Mother of Africa Chapel silver jubilee
The nation's largest Black Catholic monument will celebrate 25 years next month with a Mass and celebration in Washington, DC.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory to receive award for anti-death penalty advocacy
The nation's Black cardinal, known for his longtime advocacy against the death penalty, will receive an award this October for his activism.
American among those making final vows with Holy Family Sisters today in New Orleans
Today in New Orleans, an African-American convert will become a full member of the nation's second-oldest order of Black nuns, founded in 1837 by Venerable Henriette DeLille.
Virtual lecture series this fall to focus on 19th-century Black Florida
Colonial American history will be on display this October when scholars join to present virtual lectures on Spanish Florida—where Black Catholics abounded.