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.
Masses
St. Louis to fete 100th birthday of Sr Mary Antona Ebo, 'Sister of Selma'
Black Catholic groups in Missouri will celebrate the late African-American nun and activist with a centennial Mass and honorary presentation.
Ricky Malebranche to be ordained to the transitional diaconate in Virginia
The 36-year-old George Mason graduate formerly worked in counseling and has studied at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Maryland since 2019.
At funeral Mass, hundreds mourn family killed by driver at San Francisco bus stop
An international crowd paid respects to Diego Cardoso de Oliveira, Matilde Ramos Pinto, and their two small children in a liturgy at St. Dominic's.
Greg Lambert to become first African-American Catholic priest in Iowa
The 29-year-old Florida native is set to make history for the Archdiocese of Dubuque in May, when he is ordained by Archbishop Thomas Zinkula.
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Venerable Mary Lange to be celebrated in Baltimore during Catholic Schools Week
The Black Catholic foundress and nun on the path to sainthood will be the honoree of a Mass celebrated by Archbishop William Lori.
Married Black Catholic ordained a priest in Minnesota
Fr Jean-Claude Duncan, a father of nine and grandfather of one, was formerly a Methodist minister and converted with his family in 2016.
Black Iowa man arraigned in killing of Nebraska Catholic priest
Kierre L. Williams, 43, has been booked on multiple charges related to the killing of Fr Stephen Gutgsell, who was found stabbed in his rectory on Sunday.
Dr. Trimiko Melancon to become consecrated virgin in New Orleans
The award-winning scholar and justice advocate has been noted in recent years for her work as a writer and filmmaker in the area of Black history.
Pres. Xavier Cole to be inaugurated this weekend at Loyola New Orleans
The Black Catholic academic is the first person of color to serve as president at the 111-year-old Jesuit university.
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'An epoch-making time': Centennial Mass for first Black Catholic seminary draws thousands to Bay St. Louis
A celebratory weekend at St. Augustine Seminary culminated in a once-in-a-lifetime liturgy attended by beaucoup bishops and Black Catholics alike.
St. Augustine's, first all-Black Catholic seminary in U.S., to celebrate centennial
The Mississippi school educated many of the nation's first Black Catholic priests, including several who would go on to become bishops.
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.