Black Catholic spring: African American transitional deacons receiving holy orders
Who says Black men aren't answering the call? Springtime is bringing priestly ordinations around the country this year.
New Orleans
Public meeting today to debate NOLA public school renamings
From jazz to food to clergy to teachers, the list of names suggested to replace White Supremacists on New Orleans public schools is full of Black Catholics.
Descendants of plaintiffs and defendants in landmark Civil Rights cases gathering today for free webinar
A variety of Supreme Court cases have shaped the history of segregation in America. Today, genealogy and historiography collide as descendants of the cases gather to reflect and educate.
Sunday obligation back in New Orleans archdiocese June 6th—without universal mask requirement
A patchwork mask mandate will color the New Orleans archdiocese next month as it lifts its Mass dispensation and allows civil COVID regulations to reign supreme.
XULA knocked out of baseball playoffs, awaiting possible bid to nationals
The nation's Catholic HBCU was unable to rally late in their rematch against Fisher College, as hits didn't translate to runs and dismal pitching late put the game out of reach.
XULA moves on in baseball playoffs after downing Crowley's Ridge 16-5
The nation's Catholic HBCU stays alive in its baseball playoff tournament, defeating a listless opponent and setting up a rematch with Fisher, who defeated XULA in the first round.
Nightmare third inning dooms XULA in first game of double-elimination playoffs
XULA, in its first season of baseball after several decades away, succumbs to the bats of Boston's Fisher College in the first round of double-elimination playoffs.
Accused African priest in New Orleans countersues alleged victim
The pastor of St Peter Claver in New Orleans, who has been on leave since the revelation of an abuse allegation in January, has responded with a lawsuit of his own.
Louisiana Civil Rights Trail begins unveiling historical markers, Black Catholic history
Black Catholics pepper Louisiana's new Civil Rights Trail listings, and the first to receive a physical marker was none other than Leah Chase.
Heartbreak in the Heart of Dixie: XULA falls 7-2 in the Black College World Series championship
A thrilling tournament showing came up just short for XULA, as a lopsided pitching performance in the final game secured a Black College World Series championship for Bluefield State.
XULA baseball reaches final of Black College World Series, will face Bluefield State in rematch
XULA prevails 7-5 against Florida Memorial in the Black College World Series, a brand-new baseball tournament whose championship might just go to a brand-new team.
St Aug High in New Orleans celebrates Black clergy alumni
A Mass at St Aug High in New Orleans on Friday celebrated the school's 14 Black alumni that have entered the priesthood and/or religious life—and one who is up next.
Jon Batiste wins again, this time at the Oscars
Proud Purple Knights Jon Batiste has done it again, taking home an Oscar for his work on the year's best animated film, whose main character's jazzy fingers—and tunes—were largely his own.
Two more Black Catholics added to the nascent Biden administration
The Biden administration can't seem to resist his African-American co-religionists, this week appointing two more to high-ranking positions.
Fr Tolton's ordination anniversary (4/24) flanked by events highlighting Black vocations
Whether by coincidence or its providential cousin, several events in the next 8 days will highlight Black vocations and the need for an unending increase.
National Parks Week for Black Catholics: The essential list
As the government encourages us to get out and enjoy our public parks, BCM provides an international list of venues connected to Black Catholics of old.