'God will give you strength': Phila. archbishop reacts to fire that destroyed Catholic school on Tuesday
One firefighter was injured in the blaze at the significantly Black Catholic school, and the cause is still under investigation.
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Renders out for reconstruction of Fort Mose—first free Black settlement in America
As Black history comes under assault in the state of Florida, some are pushing forward with plans to preserve not only the memory, but also the physical representation of the unique Black legacy of its most historic city, St. Augustine. Renders for the planned reconstruction of Fort Mose, the first
Ind. Black Catholic parish awarded $150k restoration grant
Indianapolis' first and only parish established for Black Catholics is fundraising for repairs, and a new grant just may help them over the hump.
Georgetown Reconciliation Fund will award $400,000 annually to benefit descendants of Jesuit slaves
A top-ranked Catholic university has announced plans to award grants annually to atone for its participation in slavery.
Reward offered in shooting of Black Catholic school students in Chicago
Three young brothers were shot over the weekend in Chicago. Their parish is offering a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2022 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
Museum highlighting Black Catholic slave rebellion reopens in Louisiana
A historic Creole property serving as a dual museum of Black Catholic histories has reopened after a three-week closure and new nonprofit partnership.
St. Benedict Blues Festival set for Oct. 28-30 in St. Augustine, Fla.
A music event benefiting a historic Black Catholic church in the nation's oldest city is back in person for the second year in a row.
Pierre Toussaint Scholarship dinner set for November 7 in NYC
The annual gala honoring Venerable Pierre Toussaint and funding education at home and abroad will take place in Manhattan during Black Catholic History Month.
Tampa's St. Peter Claver, oldest operating Black primary school in Florida, hosting annual gala Saturday
A historic Black Catholic school in Southwest Florida is celebrating 128 years with its annual scholarship gala on Saturday evening.
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.
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.
Museum linked to Louisiana Black Catholic history to close October 1
A recently founded museum in Southeast Louisiana is closing its doors at the end of the month, following a flurry of difficulties related to funding.
Over $36k raised for ransacked Black Catholic school in DC
A hundred-year-old Catholic school serving African Americans in the nation's capital is fundraising after two incidents that are being called a "hate crime".
'Our Noble Order': Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary host successful convention in Illinois
The first in-person convention in 3 years for the nation's premier Black Catholic fraternal order brought national fellowship—and renewed focus.
Milwaukee Archdiocese dedicating Thea Bowman House with Habitat for Humanity on July 21
Archbishop Jerome Listecki will dedicate a new affordable housing unit on July 21st in honor of Wisconsin's resident Black saint-to-be.