Opinion: It's time for an African-American Ordinariate
Is an ordinariate a solution to the centuries-long Black Catholic struggle in the United States? Nate Tinner-Williams opines.
Liturgy
Black Catholic Round-up (2/22/2021)
The latest edition of the #BlackCatholicRoundup features the new Pew study on Black religion, St Julia Greeley, Fr Clarence Rivers, a bevy of history pieces, and more.
Tributes to Kenneth W. Louis, a Black Catholic musical giant gone too soon
One of several Black Catholic giants lost last year, Kenneth Wayne Louis was a liturgist par excellence. He is remembered here by a few who knew him well.
Birthdays and bishops: the story of the Black Catholic pectoral cross
Jan 28th is a day of celebration for multiple reasons in the Black Catholic community, and the point of connection is best seen in a small (and rare) cross.
M. Roger Holland to head Black Catholic music at GIA
M. Roger Holland, a stories liturgist out of Denver, has been named editor of Black Catholic music for perhaps the largest Catholic publisher in the US.
New book from the Vatican renews hope for an African-American rite
The Vatican's upcoming book on liturgy may pave the way for a new discussion on an African-American Catholic rite.