Simone Biles named Time's 2021 Athlete the Year
The nation's favorite Black Catholic gymnast is being honored yet again, following her mental health advocacy and Olympic triumph in 2021.
Young people
Fr Josh Johnson newest regular on Ascension Press YouTube channel
A Louisiana Black priest known for his incisive takes on complicated modern issues is now a twice-monthly feature on an über-popular Catholic YouTube channel.
Opinion: Children are at risk in the 'full circle of the forgotten'
Missy Enaje reflects on the modern impulse to feint on social justice and ultimately leave vulnerable children in the lurch.
Diddy's charter school relocating to former All Saints Church in Harlem
A near-billionaire (and Catholic-raised) rapper has made a deal to acquire use of a historic Black parish in NYC for his growing charter school.
National Black Catholic Congress young adult webinar series continues December 6th
The next entry in a webinar series from young Black Catholic academics will tackle the topic of Black Lives Matter in the context of the Catholic Church.
Jalissa Pollard's new children's book, on the prophet Daniel, out Friday
A new series of children's Bible stories from the Old Testament features a Black Catholic author in its book release later this week.
Reflection: Why I wrote a new book about Catholic anti-racism
Dr. Ansel Augustine reflects on his upcoming book tackling "America's Original Sin" and its effect on youth ministry in the modern age.
A Black Catholic literary classic has become a flashpoint in Virginia's governor race. But why?
Toni Morrison, who died in 2019, is best known for her novel "Beloved", released in 1987. Today, the best-selling work is under attack in Old Dominion.
Two parishes in Tulsa fundraising for soccer complex, possible Black Catholic history museum
A youth sports outreach in North Tulsa is fueling plans for a re-developed soccer field and a Black Catholic history museum—which could be the first of its kind.
Opinion: Climate change is a Black Catholic issue, too
Ahead of the COP26 climate change summit in Glasgow, Alessandra Harris argues that climate change is a matter of racism, faith, and action.
Reflection: 21st-century vocation and mission from the perspective of a Black religious brother
A Black Dominican brother in New Orleans explains his ministry, vocation story, and why God is still calling men to religious brotherhood.
Holy Family School in Lafayette, Louisiana kicks off $5M capital campaign for new facilities
Lafayette's oldest Black Catholic school is raising money for a new building and gym as its student population continues to grow.
"Change Sings", new children's book from Amanda Gorman, out today
Amanda Gorman's newest book is out, her latest on the year and hot on the heels of her expansion into fashion and global advocacy.
Black Catholic institutions begin recovery after Hurrican Ida
As the nation begins its recovery from Hurricane Ida, challenging news is emerging from institutions connected to Black Catholicism in Southeastern Louisiana
Fr Ajani Gibson leading history webinar tonight with Catholics United for Black Lives
New Orleans' newest Black priest is teaming with Catholics United for Black Lives for their latest online event, a webinar reflecting on Black Catholicism.
Reflection: Are we fishers of men or just keepers of the aquarium? An invitation to support Vagabond Missions.
New Orleans' own Dr. Ansel Augustine reflects on the challenges of urban ministry, and his new position with Vagabond Missions.