Fr Paschal Salisbury, first African-American Dominican priest, dead at 95
The barrier-breaking Black Catholic was the grandson of a formerly enslaved man and was turned away from other orders due to his race.
Missouri
Vincentians to dedicate new mission house in St. Louis
The historic French religious community first arrived in Missouri 200 hundred years ago and established the city's first Black Catholic parish.
Procession to honor feast of Venerable Augustus Tolton in Illinois
The annual event in Tolton's hometown will run from his childhood parish to his gravesite.
Family of 'incorrupt' Black Catholic nun decry 'mistreatment' from Benedictines, priests
The Benedictine Sisters of Gower, Missouri, have yet to address claims that they restricted the family's access to their aunt during the late May international fervor.
Black Catholic LGBTQ+ activist testifies before U.S. Senate on Equality Act
Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson spoke of a "state of emergency" for LGBTQ+ Americans amid rising legislative (and physical) assaults.
Remembering Mother Wilhelmina, the teacher
Ralph Moore Jr. reflects on his time as a student of a late Black nun currently making waves in rural Missouri.
Preserved body of Black Catholic nun and foundress draws hundreds to rural Missouri
Mother Mary Wilhelmina Lancaster, OSB, died in 2019 and was exhumed recently by her Benedictine Sisters of Mary, Queen of the Apostles.