Fr Victor Laroche, OP celebrates first Mass as new XULA chaplain
A Haitian-American Dominican priest is the new chaplain at the nation's Catholic HBCU, and celebrated his first Orientation Mass earlier this month.
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Opinion: The sainthood process doesn’t work for US Blacks because they don’t see us
Ralph Moore Jr., a member of the group behind a letter-writing campaign to canonize the six African Americans to sainthood, makes his case for hagiological inclusion.
American among those making final vows with Holy Family Sisters today in New Orleans
Today in New Orleans, an African-American convert will become a full member of the nation's second-oldest order of Black nuns, founded in 1837 by Venerable Henriette DeLille.
Sr Alicia Costa, SSF elected superior of Sisters of the Holy Family
The nation's second-oldest order of Black nuns has elected their new leadership team, including a 53-year member as superior general.
'Our Noble Order': Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary host successful convention in Illinois
The first in-person convention in 3 years for the nation's premier Black Catholic fraternal order brought national fellowship—and renewed focus.
Review: "A Place at the Table" inspires hope with US Black Catholic saints-to-be
A new documentary covering the lives of the six African-American Catholics on the path to sainthood succeeds mightily, says Briana Jansky.
Black Catholics aplenty in the 2022 Catholic Press Awards
Black Catholics and topics of interest to African Americans were in no short supply among winners and honorees at the Catholic Media Conference on Thursday night.
Spiritans to celebrate 150 years in US with Mass at Xavier University of Louisiana
A historic religious order known for its work with African Americans is celebrating 150 years of US ministry with a Mass at the Institute for Black Catholic Studies.
Reflection: When a Black saint miraculously appears to you, listen up.
A miraculous appearance of St. Martin de Porres to his fellow Dominican religious brother is recounted by its experient, a Black professor in New Orleans.
Review: "Take Me to the River: New Orleans", an unintentionally Black Catholic music documentary
A limited-release music doc showcases the Crescent City's musical legacy, including Black Catholics who've dominated the scene for decades.
Xavier University of Louisiana national alumni conference kicks off on Thursday
The nation's Catholic HBCU is hosting its annual alumni leadership conference this weekend in Houston, offering networking, training, and fundraising for scholarships.
National fundraising day for New Orleans' St Augustine High School kicks off Tuesday
Give Purple Day, the annual fundraiser for New Orleans' historic Black Catholic all-boys high school, aims to raise $650,000.
1 killed, 2 injured in shooting at Xavier University of Louisiana on Tuesday
NEW ORLEANS — A grandmother of 15 was shot and killed outside of a graduation ceremony Tuesday morning at Xavier University of Louisiana, the nation’s Catholic HBCU, the latest in a string of deadly shootings around the country. Two other victims were injured in the incident, which occurred near XULA’
Two African Americans to be ordained Catholic priests on Saturday
This weekend will bring the ordination of two new African-American Catholic priests in the United States, both of whom hail from the same Black parish in Georgia.
African-American Josephite seminarian receiving ministry of acolyte on Saturday
Br Cursey "CJ" Calais, SSJ is nearing the completion of his formation as a religious brother, marked by two ceremonies this weekend in DC.
Xavier University of Louisiana commencement weekend underway
The nation's Catholic HBCU held its Baccalaureate Mass on Friday night in New Orleans, anticipating today's return to unrestricted Commencement ceremonies.