Black Catholic books of note (2025 edition)
A sampling of new and upcoming texts written by Black Catholics in the past year.
Lent
St. Sabina Catholic Church unveils anti-gun violence sculpture in Chicago
The life-size bronze designed by Timothy P. Schmalz depicts a weeping Jesus over the lifeless body of a slain Black youth.
How 'Three Minutes of Power' can change a life
Joseph Peach explains a unique method of evangelization, modeled by Jesus himself on the road to Calvary.
Walking the 'Via Dolorosa of Antiracism'
Toni-Moore Duggan links the experience of anti-Black hate to the suffering of Christ's Passion—and calls us to holy resistance in the present day.
Faith, confidence, and the Black struggle in America
Ahead of Lent, Tevin Williams articulates how the Black struggle for recognition—recently on display in popular media—points to Black excellence.
My new film depicts a Black Virgin Mary—something long overdue.
Bisong Taiwo is a Nigerian-Canadian filmmaker whose latest work centers the Blessed Mother's journey in Christ's way to the Cross.
Orthodox deacon releases new Lenten devotional highlighting African saints
An Eastern Orthodox convert from the Black Baptist Church has authored a new book on African saints, meant for use among Christians during the Lenten season.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies, Bowman-Francis Ministry hosting virtual initiatives for Lent
Two national ministries seek to inspire an inculturated Lenten experience this year for African-American Catholics with virtual video initiatives.