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.
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Fr Joseph A. Brown, SJ being honored this weekend at Sankofa symposium in Illinois
A Black priest and scholar of African-American culture is being feted with a 3-day symposium and endowed scholarship honoring his multifaceted ministerial and teaching career.
Tuition-free Black Catholic girls school fundraising, celebrating silver jubilee Saturday
This Saturday, the Washington School for Girls will celebrate 25 years of educating Black girls in DC. They're also raising $1M for the future.
'Being sponsored by the Jesuits does not alone make a school Catholic': Worcester bishop pens second letter demanding Black Catholic school remove BLM, Pride flags
A Black Catholic school in Massachusetts is once again under fire from Bishop Robert McManus for displaying flags in solidarity with African Americans and the LGBT community.
New letter from Pope Francis urges compassion for LGBT community
Pope Francis has once again spoken out in support of LGBT Catholics, part of a wave of support expressed since 2019, and especially in the past year.
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.
Following outcry, changes at Boston College multicultural center put on hold
Boston College, a Jesuit university that has struggled with racist incidents in recent years, has backed off plans to restructure its intercultural center.
Br Ernest Miller, FSC honored at Saint Mary's College convocation
An African-American religious brother known for his extensive career in Catholic education was honored in California this week for his work and ministry.
Xavier University of Louisiana announces plans for medical school
The nation's Catholic HBCU has announced plans for a graduate medical school, following decades of producing more Black doctors than any school in the country.
Explainer: Heart of Mary Catholic School in Mobile, Alabama to remain open
One of the nation's most historic Black Catholic schools has been saved by a team of alumni who have raised nearly half a million dollars since January.
Bishop demands Black Catholic school remove BLM, Pride flags
A predominantly Black Catholic school in Worcester, MA has been targeted in a statement from its bishop after displaying social justice flags for more than a year.
Catholic-raised Jon Batiste tops all with five wins at the 2022 Grammys—including Album of the Year
New Orleans' own held it down for the city, nabbing more Grammys this year than any other—and winning the night's top award.
Review: 'Powerful' new book explores Catholic racism from a Black perspective
A new book explores the struggle of Black Catholics to find a home in the Church, and the path forward for authentic and meaningful anti-racist ministry.
Sister Thea Bowman Foundation seeks scholarship applicants, partners
Applications are open for a scholarship program supporting African-American high schoolers transitioning to higher education at Catholic schools.
From Cocky to Keels to Cooley: Black Catholic storylines in March Madness' second weekend
Cinderellas, mid-majors, and blue bloods alike are supplying interesting Sweet Sixteen matchups this year involving Catholic schools, players, and coaches.
Saint Peter's University—majority-minority Jesuit school—headlines March Madness with upset of #2 Kentucky
A Catholic university with a one-fifth Black student population took down Kentucky on Thursday night in a thrilling start to March Madness.