Relics of St. Benedict the Moor destroyed in Sicily fires
Only the skull of the patron saint of African Americans was saved from a July 25 fire that destroyed the Franciscan Convent of Santa Maria di Gesù in Palermo, Italy.
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Okla. Supreme Court to hear 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivors' case
The lawsuit, filed by three centenarians who were children during the White mob attack, was dismissed by a district court judge in July.
New Orleans African American Museum begins 'new era', debt-free and ready to inspire
The miracle in Tremé was "worthy of reality TV" and has resulted in the resurgence of a Black cultural offering like none other.
Bishop Fernand Cheri Collection established at Xavier University of Louisiana
The family of the late Black Catholic prelate donated thousands of his personal effects to the Xavier University of Louisiana archives earlier this year.
Louisville racial justice pilgrimage set for September
Modern Catholic Pilgrim is organizing the event in partnership with the archdiocese, and Archbishop Shelton Fabre is expected to attend.
Review: 'Remarkable' book on Sisters of St. Joseph of St. Augustine chronicles Black Catholic education
Efran Menny reviews a timely text elucidating post-Civil War Catholic history in the nation's oldest city.
Henrietta Lacks' family receives historic settlement for stolen 'HeLa' cells
Thermo Fisher Scientific agreed to the deal following a 2021 lawsuit that sought compensation for decades of unauthorized use of the genetic material obtained in 1951.
The street lights are on. Where are you supposed to be?
Deacon Tim Tilghman breaks down his experience at the National Black Catholic Congress and the echoing call to thrive in the Church—and the world.
Without this Black Catholic priest, affirmative action wouldn’t be alive and thriving in Brazil.
Frei David Santos, OFM, has spent the last 30 years fighting to increase access to higher education for Black and impoverished students in Brazil. But 46 years ago, he didn't even see himself as Black.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary condemn new Florida Black history standards, governor's comments
The nation's largest Black Catholic org honed in on Gov. Ron Desantis' defense of new public ed standards that characterize slavery as beneficial.
Renault Robinson, activist policeman in Chicago, dead at 80
The noted Black Catholic organizer co-founded the Afro-American Patrolmen’s League to empower Black Chicago police and also opposed racism in the Church.
The labors of our heroes shall never be in vain.
Peter-Claver Obioma Anochirim, nSSJ reflects on his pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Slave during the 2023 Institute for Black Catholic Studies.
Catholic priest killed by Klan to be memorialized with Mass in August
Fr James E. Coyle was murdered by a White Methodist minister after marrying his Catholic daughter to a dark-skinned Puerto Rican in Birmingham.
Fr Clarence Williams, CPpS, Black Catholic media pioneer, dead at 73
The 73-year-old Precious Blood priest, the first African American ordained in the city of Cleveland, had for years been in failing health.
10 years after his killer's acquittal, consider Trayvon Martin's options.
Dorothy Dempsey reflects solemnly on an historic injustice.
Procession to honor feast of Venerable Augustus Tolton in Illinois
The annual event in Tolton's hometown will run from his childhood parish to his gravesite.