Josephite seminarians renew religious promises in Maryland
The historic religious society is celebrating 130 years this year and preparing for ordinations, first professions, and a general conference in June.
Masses
Patrick Winbush, OSB, to be ordained a priest May 20
The 42-year-old monk is one of three African Americans being ordained in the Catholic Church this year.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory celebrates 50 years of priesthood at Mass in D.C.
The 75-year-old prelate concelebrated the Mass with eight members of his ordination class from St. Mary of the Lake Seminary in Illinois.
First Mass celebrated at Lexington's St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in new building
The historic Black Catholic parish in Kentucky had been worshiping in its parish hall following the demolition of its former church in 2015.
New Gospel Mass premiering Saturday at the University of Notre Dame
The new work was composed by Fr Carl Gales, a Divine Word priest ordained last year.
Archbishop Shelton Fabre to say Mass for Louisville shooting victims
The liturgy will take place at noon ET in the Cathedral of the Assumption on Thursday.
Thea Bowman Mass scheduled for Sunday in Mississippi
Servant of God Thea Bowman will be celebrated by the faithful this weekend at Holy Child Jesus Catholic Church in Canton, Mississippi, ahead of her feast day on March 30. The church, where Bowman once served as a teacher and musician, will honor her during a Mass on Sunday, March
Puerto Rico archdiocese to commemorate slavery abolition on Wednesday
Relics and an icon of St. Josephina Bakhita will be installed in the San Juan cathedral to mark the occasion.
St. Peter Claver Catholic Church in Lexington to dedicate new building April 16
One of Kentucky's oldest Black Catholic parishes will solemnize a new building after years of planning and 18 months of construction.
Where to find a Catholic Black History Month event (2023 edition)
A listing of Black History Month events from parishes, schools, and national organizations around the country.
Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament in Shreveport celebrating 100 years on Sunday
Amid measured triumph over a planned freeway extension, a historic Catholic church in northwest Louisiana is celebrating its centennial this weekend.
Where to find a Catholic MLK Day event (2023 edition)
A listing of Catholic MLK Day-related events in dioceses around the country.
Requiem for a pope emeritus
Nate Tinner-Williams on his takings in of a Funeral Mass for the ages, that of the retired Pope Benedict XVI.
Black Catholics getting in on Kwanzaa 2022
Catholic events celebrating Kwanzaa are taking place throughout the week around the country, both online and in person.
Fr Wilbur Thomas, first Black Catholic priest in Western North Carolina, dead at 75
A founding clergyman of the Diocese of Charlotte has passed away from cancer after nearly 50 years of priestly ministry.
Emile Adams, oldest US Catholic deacon, dead at 100
The nation's oldest Catholic deacon, an African-American transplant from New Orleans to Los Angeles, will be funeralized in California on Saturday.