Pilgrimage to honor Servant of God Julia Greeley, Denver's Black Catholic 'Angel of Charity'
The formerly enslaved philanthropist and evangelist died in 1918 and is now one of seven African Americans on the path to sainthood.
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April Verrett elected first Black president of SEIU, second-largest union in America
The veteran labor organizer succeeds a fellow Catholic in Mary Kay Henry as head of an international union boasting of nearly two million members.
Thea Bowman House in N.Y. gets $250k grant for new elevator
The social services center recently held a fundraiser for the same project, meant to increase accessibility and attract other nonprofit tenants.
'The hand of God is on you': Fr Michael Pfleger to youth choir after crash caused by armed assailants
No children were injured in Saturday's accident, from which several armed individuals fled the scene on Chicago's South Side.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory blesses rediscovered gravesite of Jesuits' slaves in Maryland
The former plantation near the nation's capital likely houses hundreds of unmarked graves belonging to Black Catholics.
Institute for Black Catholic Studies receives national Catholic history award
Xavier University of Louisiana's summer institute dedicated to the study of Black Catholicism has received a prestigious award from the American Catholic Historical Association.
Knights of Peter Claver establish first-ever seminary council
The nation's premier Black Catholic fraternal order has partnered anew with the religious society that founded them, creating a council at their seminary in DC.
Pierre Toussaint Scholarship dinner set for November 7 in NYC
The annual gala honoring Venerable Pierre Toussaint and funding education at home and abroad will take place in Manhattan during Black Catholic History Month.
Pope Francis, Afro-Latino politicians call for solidarity in Hurricane Fiona recovery
The pope has joined international calls for relief efforts in the Caribbean following Hurricane Fiona, including from politicians and his fellow Catholic bishops.
'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.
Milwaukee Archdiocese dedicating Thea Bowman House with Habitat for Humanity on July 21
Archbishop Jerome Listecki will dedicate a new affordable housing unit on July 21st in honor of Wisconsin's resident Black saint-to-be.
Saint Peter Claver Foundation scholarship gala set for July 16th in Illinois
The charitable arm of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual gala on Saturday during its national convention near Chicago.
Fr Lowell Case, SSJ, veteran Black priest from Baltimore, dead at 80
A steady pastor in the Black apostolate has died after a battle with terminal cancer, the latest blow to the historic Josephite society of priests and brothers.
Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary to hold 106th national convention July 15-20th in Chicago
The nation's premier Black Catholic fraternal order is hosting its 106th national convention this July, after two years in a virtual format due to the pandemic.
Shelton Fabre: An archbishop for our times
A reflection from Nate Tinner-Williams on the eve of the installation of the first African-American archbishop in nearly 18 years.
National Black Catholic Congress puts out call for young adult collaboration
The nation's Black Catholic advocacy hub is looking for millennial and gen-Z Catholics interested in getting involved with their work ahead of their flagship event in 2023.