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.
Vocations
Fr Josh Johson returning to LSU
Arguably the nation's most famous Black priest, Fr Josh Johnson is on the move.
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.
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.
Knights of Peter Claver & Ladies Auxiliary hosting webinar on racism at 1pm CST
The nation's largest Black Catholic organization continues to use its ministry to speak to the issues of the day, hosting a full-fledged virtual event on racism.
Deacon Ajani Gibson named parochial vicar of St Peter Claver New Orleans
One of the nation's few African-American transitional deacons has been named vicar at a historic New Orleans church—which also happens to be his home parish.
Reflection: The springtime dawn of Venerable Fr Augustus Tolton
On April Fool's Day each year, the Church is blessed to honor the legacy of the first Black priest in America who served his own.
Webinar series on African Americans in religious life continues next week
Catholic Theological Union, as part of their institute on religious life, is hosting round 2 of their webinar series led by consecrated Black Catholics.
Black Catholics bring unique perspective to the World Day for Consecrated Life
Hundreds gathered virtually to celebrate the World Day for Consecrated Life, an annual vocations event. Two Black Catholics shared during the event.
Catholic vocations: a crisis of Black history
Until Black people are free, none of us are free. When will Black Catholics be free?
Opinion: Living the Gospel as religious brothers
Brian Poulin, FMS, offers a reflection on life as a religious brother—explaining how it differs from lay as well as priestly life, and how its call remains poignant today.
Josephites hold virtual "Come and See" retreat, promoting vocations and discernment
The nation's only society of priests founded to serve African-Americans went virtual this year to promote vocations to the priesthood and to faithful service.