Speakers revealed for Black Catholic academic symposium in Ohio
A diverse crop of academics, historians, musicians, and clergy will mark the 40th anniversary of the Black bishops' pastoral letter and the 20th death anniversary of Fr Clarence Rivers.
Liturgy
Registration open for symposium on Black Catholic bishops' 1984 pastoral letter
The event celebrates "What We Have Seen and Heard" coincides with the 20th death anniversary of Black Catholic liturgy pioneer Fr Clarence Rivers.
Music clinic with Rawn Harbor set for June 7-8 in Houston
The nationally known Black Catholic liturgist will lead the event in Texas ahead of an appearance at the Archbishop Lyke Conference in Dallas-Fort Worth.
Symposium on Fr Clarence Rivers and 'What We Have Seen and Heard' set for Nov. 22-24 in Dayton
The 3-day event will feature keynotes, breakouts, and a Rivers Gospel Mass with Cdl Wilton Gregory of Washington, one of the letter's authors.
'Mass of the Ages', part 3: Cherry-picked, choppy, but charming at times
The last iteration in the pro-Latin Mass documentary trilogy is more of the same, featuring one side and flawed logic, but has a few bright spots.
Mary Lou Williams events this week in Chicago to be led by Deanna Witkowski
The scholar and musician from the University of Pittsburgh will give a lecture and concert on consecutive dates at Loyola University Chicago.
Review: 'Preaching Racial Justice' sheds ecumenical light on a growing need
Dr. Lydia Ocasio-Stoutenberg reviews a "thoughtfully and collectively crafted" homiletics text featuring a number of Black Catholic contributors.
Report: Black Catholic young adult plan of action
The compiled recommendations borne from the national Black Catholic young adult gathering held this fall in New Orleans.
New Orleans jazz funeral documentary screening this week in L.A.
The 2021 film exudes Black and Catholic history and culture in the nation's most unique city, and could soon be headed for a major studio.
Where to find a Black Catholic History Month event (2023 edition)
Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We have you covered.
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.
A saint in 60 minutes: Sr Thea and the beauty of Blackness
Efran Menny on the significance of Servant of God Thea Bowman's landmark interview on "60 Minutes", which cemented her profile on the national stage.
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.
Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago retires, widening Black episcopal void
With the retirement of the 75-year-old prelate, there remain only four active African-American Catholic bishops, three of whom were born in the U.S.
Review: 'In the Shadow of Ebenezer' deftly highlights Atlanta's most historic Black Catholic parish
Christopher Gurley Jr. reviews a striking historical monograph from Dr. Leah Mickens, the winner of the inaugural Cyprian Davis, OSB, Prize in 2021.
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.