Catholic Church sometimes has been part of racism problem, says Bishop Murry November 13, 2017By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Though the Catholic Church has responded to racism for many years, some leaders and church institutions have at times been part of the problem, said a bishop who is heading a committee against racism.
Least of These: Despite gains, barriers remain in overcoming bigotry November 8, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate “We can’t start without acknowledging the past,” Father Donald Sterling said. “We’ve got to go through a metanoia, a change of heart. It’s been woven into people’s consciousness, that this (racism) is alright, rather than us being responsive to each other as true brothers and sisters in Christ.”
As Baltimore City marks 300 murders, prayers for peace continue November 3, 2017By George P. Matysek Jr. Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate “People should not have to live that way,” Bishop Madden insisted. “It’s not normal that people shoot each other.”
Black Catholic History Month November 3, 2017By Archbishop William E. Lori Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Charity in Truth, Commentary, From the Archbishop May the examples of Mother Lange, Father Uncles and others inspire us to follow in their footsteps on the journey for peace, justice and unity.
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace Nov. 2 November 1, 2017By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Urban Vicariate Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace Nov. 2 at St. Veronica, 806 Cherry Hill Road in Cherry Hill.
Viral video of Cardinal Shehan School choir surpasses 20 million views October 13, 2017By Kevin J. Parks Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate, Video Students from this Catholic School in Baltimore became an international sensation with their performance of “Rise Up.”
Archbishop Lori announces statewide Maryland task force on racism September 27, 2017By Paul McMullen Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate Baltimore Archbishop William E. Lori, the chairman of the Maryland Catholic Conference, announced Sept. 27 the creation of a statewide task force on racism.
Bishop Madden to lead Baltimore prayer walk for peace Sept. 27 September 25, 2017By Archdiocese of Baltimore Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Uncategorized, Urban Vicariate Bishop Denis J. Madden, urban vicar and auxiliary bishop emeritus of Baltimore, will lead a prayer walk for peace Sept. 27 at St. Francis Xavier, 1501 E. Oliver Street, in East Baltimore.
Study finds that black students benefit from black teachers September 8, 2017By Kyle Taylor Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Schools, Urban Vicariate “I do think that African-American students need teachers and instructors with a deep understanding and respect of their culture,” said Dr. La Uanah King-Cassell, principal of Ss. James and John Catholic School in East Baltimore.
After Charlottesville, Archbishop Lori prays for justice and peace before Baltimore City Council August 15, 2017By Erik Zygmont Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Social Justice, Urban Vicariate, Video “Give us the courage to excise from our midst anger, violence, hatred and bigotry, and the underlying sin of racism that is still so prevalent in our midst,” Archbishop Lori prayed.
Archbishop Lori joins bishops’ call for peace in wake of deadly white nationalist rally August 14, 2017By Rhina Guidos Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News “We must all work together to end the scourge of racism,” Archbishop William E. Lori said, “and unite for the common good of all. Racism must be countered with love and respect.”
Black Catholics at congress urged to ‘listen, learn, think, act and pray’ July 11, 2017By Jean Gonzalez Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Local News, News, Urban Vicariate United by the words of the prophet of social justice, Catholic Church leaders urged black Catholics to become active, just disciples of Christ. The Archdiocese of Baltimore had a strong presence at the conference.
