Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2024 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
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Cardinal Wilton Gregory blesses rediscovered gravesite of Jesuits' slaves in Maryland
The former plantation near the nation's capital likely houses hundreds of unmarked graves belonging to Black Catholics.
Film on Black Catholic Civil War hero André Cailloux streaming on Amazon Prime
A legendary figure of Black history is beginning to receive his due, and a short film that helped kickstart the momentum is now reaching a wider audience.
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
Remembering Dolores B. Grier, Black activist against abortion and pioneering diocesan official
Five years ago this month, the nation and world lost a passionate defender of life and a history-maker in the Black Catholic community. She was not only a foundress and an activist, but also the first lay diocesan vice chancellor in the United States, appointed by Cardinal John O’Connor
A businessman turned bishop: Roy Campbell Jr. of Washington visits Virginia for Black History Month
DC's Black auxiliary bishop crossed the river over the weekend to tell his unique story of faith, hope, and a late vocation.
The global Black community must unite. The Catholic Church can help.
Efran Menny describes a vision of Pan-Africanism infused with the ancient faith.
Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2023 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
Reflection: Black History Month is a time to love ourselves and champion excellence
Tevin Williams, a young Black Catholic in New York City, reflects on Black History Month and the need for a continued focus on resilience and achievement.
Interview: Fr Anthony "Amde" Hamilton, Creole poet and rap founder turned Oriental Orthodox priest
A sit-down with one of the first rappers in history, a Catholic-raised Creole with strong Louisiana roots and a bone to pick with the powers that be.
'We are a gift to this country': Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates annual Black History Month Mass for Brooklyn Diocese
The nation's Black cardinal crossed state lines this week to fete the faithful of Queens and Brooklyn, where he celebrated the annual Mass of Thanksgiving for Black History Month.
BHM Editorial: With Blackness still under assault, the Church cannot remain silent.
The official Black History Month statement from the editorial board of Black Catholic Messenger.
Reflection: Black Catholics should see Malcolm X as 'a hero'
Gunnar Gundersen reflects on the witness of Malcolm X as a fiercely pro-Black advocate who was once honored as such by a future Catholic saint.
Black Catholics reflect on racism and resistance in webinar from Knights of Peter Claver
A cross-section of Black Catholic leaders met on Saturday to discuss the ongoing struggle against racism in and outside the Catholic Church.
Annual gala honoring Chicago's Black Catholic founder set for March 5th
A Chicago public park in honor of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable was announced 35 years ago. It is still yet to come, and a local nonprofit aims to be the change.
America's Black Holocaust Museum, founded in Milwaukee by a Catholic, reopening physically after 13 years
The nation's only major museum dedicated to the experience of anti-Blackness in America is returning to in-person status after more than a decade of financial struggle.