Registration open for 2023 National Black Catholic Congress
The nation's largest Black Catholic event, meeting every five years, is open for registration for its 2023 gathering in the DC metro area.
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Louisiana native making final profession with the Josephites on December 1
Later this year, the Josephites will ordain three Nigerians to the transitional diaconate later this year, while an American will complete his journey to religious brotherhood.
NETWORK Lobby hosting webinar on 'White Supremacy and American Christianity'
For the second time this year, the nation's Catholic social justice lobby will host a webinar with Fr Bryan Massingale and Robert P. Jones on White racism in Christianity.
Josephites' seminary added to National Register of Historic Places
The first US seminary to accept African-Americans into formation for the Catholic priesthood has been listed on the nation's top preservation database.
Ahead of pivotal Supreme Court case, Black Catholics release new voting rights statement
Ahead of a Supreme Court case on gerrymandering, Catholic leaders are speaking out against "White Christian nationalism" and the gradual dismantling of the Voting Rights Act.
National Black Catholic Congress hosting webinar Friday, ahead of 2023 national gathering
Ahead of next year's national Black Catholic gathering, a webinar will explain its preparatory "Days of Reflection", scheduled to soon take place in dioceses around the country.
Washington School for Girls celebrates excellence, Black and Catholic identity
A Black Catholic school in the nation's capital is thriving as the pandemic wanes, and their plans for the future are rooted in family, fortitude, and faith.
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.
'Inhumane, cruel, and evil': Congressman Adriano Espaillat speaks out against GOP-led migrant transfers
Black Catholic politicians are among those bearing the brunt of their co-religionists' actions at the border, and they aren't going without a fight.
Fr Everett Pearson, DC African-American priest educated in Rome, dead at 61
An African-American priest born, raised, and ordained in the nation's capital, died this month after an extended illness and 31 years of ministry.
Over $36k raised for ransacked Black Catholic school in DC
A hundred-year-old Catholic school serving African Americans in the nation's capital is fundraising after two incidents that are being called a "hate crime".
'It’s just going too slow': Descendants speak out as Jesuits' slavery foundation flounders
Descendants on all sides of the debate over the Jesuits foundation meant to atone for slaveholding are crying foul over the order's slow fundraising and lack of transparency.
Registration open for Our Mother of Africa Chapel silver jubilee
The nation's largest Black Catholic monument will celebrate 25 years next month with a Mass and celebration in Washington, DC.
Cardinal Wilton Gregory to receive award for anti-death penalty advocacy
The nation's Black cardinal, known for his longtime advocacy against the death penalty, will receive an award this October for his activism.
Info webinar on 2023 National Black Catholic Congress scheduled for July 31st
The nation's premier Black Catholic gathering is taking shape, and a webinar this weekend will help prepare participants for the upcoming event.
Cardinal Gregory issues liturgical norms for Latin Mass in DC
Cardinal Wilton Gregory of Washington has issued his official restrictions on the Latin Mass in his archdiocese, following a year of discernment and input.