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.
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Jon Batiste wins again, this time at the Oscars
Proud Purple Knights Jon Batiste has done it again, taking home an Oscar for his work on the year's best animated film, whose main character's jazzy fingers—and tunes—were largely his own.
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.
Virtual worship night for youth and young adults going live tonight at 6pm CST
A free virtual event for youth and young adults is scheduled for tonight featuring Black Catholic priests and laymen speaking on vibrant Christianity in the digital age.
Amanda Gorman continues with historic firsts during National Poetry Month
Amanda Gorman, Black Catholic poet par excellence, continues to shine as her successes expand from poetry into literature and fasion all at once.
27th annual Archbishop Lyke Image Awards honor Black men nationwide
Black Catholic women in Chicago continued their yearly tradition of honoring Black men, celebrating role models and awarding scholarships to the next generation.
NCEA Catholic education conference convening virtually this week
The annual meeting of the National Catholic Educational Association has gone virtual and gone live, streaming online for the next two days—with Black keynote speakers in tow.
Journalism education on the rise at XULA
Major investments at XULA—from NBC and a former journalist at CBS—will potentially inspire students at the nation's Catholic HBCU to help diversify US newsrooms.
Black Catholic Round-up (3/23/2021)
The latest Black Catholic Round-up includes a number of stories covering anti-Black racism in Catholics, encouraging news for the cause of a Black Catholic saint, and more.
Black Catholic Round-up (3/15/2021)
The latest Black Catholic Round-up includes several features on the St Augustine Purple Knights, a new initiative at Georgetown U, multiple Black Catholic documentaries, and more.
Sr Thea Bowman Foundation names new leader, succeeding Mary Lou Jennings
The foundation started by Servant of God Sr Dr. Thea Bowman before her death is now entering a new era—its first not led by co-founder Mary Lou Jennings.
MOSAIC Soul enlivening the vocal music scene of Chicago—from a Black Catholic HQ
A new musical group in Chicago, led by a Black Catholic co-founder and fueled by local connections, is set to release its debut album on Sunday.
Black Catholic Round-up (2/22/2021)
The latest edition of the #BlackCatholicRoundup features the new Pew study on Black religion, St Julia Greeley, Fr Clarence Rivers, a bevy of history pieces, and more.
Black Catholic Round-up (2/9/2021)
Black History Month has brought a bevy of stories concerning Black Catholics already, but the topics covered are by no means limited to history. Read on!
University of Dallas anti-racism club finally approved
A club aiming to uplift UD's students of color had been stymied repeatedly in 2020, but has now been approved directly by the outgoing university president.
A thought and a podcast: the Black Catholic Messenger show is live
The Black Catholic Messenger show brings our publication to the airwaves, discussing news relevant to Black Catholics and highlighting forgotten voices.