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.
Events
St. Augustine's, first all-Black Catholic seminary in U.S., to celebrate centennial
The Mississippi school educated many of the nation's first Black Catholic priests, including several who would go on to become bishops.
St. Benedict Blues Fest set for Oct. 20-22 in St. Augustine, Fla.
The annual event benefits the rectory restoration fund for St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, a historic Black parish founded by the Josephites.
The National Catholic Conference on Restorative Justice: A synodal moment in Minnesota
Hundreds gathered in downtown Minneapolis to discuss how Catholics can help heal harm in the modern world, though the conference speakers brought most of the diversity.
Our Lady of Charity in Brooklyn to celebrate 120th anniversary
One of Brooklyn's most historic Black Catholic parishes is marking its anniversary, including latter decades of lively liturgy and lay leadership.
Black Catholic Theological Symposium in Atlanta Oct. 5-8
The annual academic event is being held in Atlanta for the first time since 2009, and will include a public lecture on Thursday, October 5.
Simone Biles competing at first World Championships since 2019
The 26-year-old Black Catholic made a record sixth U.S. Worlds team earlier this month, and is already the most decorated athlete in the history of the sport.
Dred Scott grave marker to be dedicated Saturday at Catholic cemetery in St. Louis
The family-led ceremony, to be held at a Catholic cemetery, will feature representatives from the Jesuits, who spearheaded a small tombstone in 1957.
After the National Black Catholic Congress, attendees turn to action
In the wake of the latest National Black Catholic Congress, practitioners are making moves to keep the fire burning—and bring it back home.
Two-day conference will explore Catholic slavery, racism
The first-of-its-kind event will draw practitioners to St. Louis under the auspices of Catholic Religious Organizations Studying Slavery (CROSS).
Carla Harris to play Carnegie Hall for Catholic school benefit
The award-winning author, singer, and pioneering banking executive will lead a Christmas-themed concert supporting her alma mater and parish school.
'A historic day': Sr Thea Bowman Catholic Student Center dedicated for Howard University
The historic HBCU will have a physical Catholic ministry hub for the first time in decades, following the return of priest-led ministry in 2020.
National Black Catholic Congress to host Plan of Action webinar on Sunday
The event, led by Fr Stephen Thorne, is expected to include further data on respondents to the survey issued during the 2023 Congress gathering in July.
Black Catholics to hold vigil before 2023 March on Washington
The event is being organized by representatives from St. Augustine Catholic Church, the mother church of Black Catholics in the nation's capital.
Descendants of Jesuit enslavement to host historic gathering Labor Day Weekend
The first of its kind, the event will be led by descendants of the infamous GU272 Jesuit slave sale in 1838, which salvaged Georgetown University.
New York reparations panel draws political roadmap—as well as critics
The nation's fourth-largest state is in the early stages of a plan for reparations. A panel discussion on Friday brought out the full spectrum of advocates.