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A legacy of faith and firsts: Catholic Daughters of the Americas make history in East Baltimore

June 30, 2025
By Samantha Smith
Special to the Catholic Review
Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News

The Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court #2257 at St. Francis Xavier in East Baltimore is not only a pillar of spiritual service but also a historic force in Black Catholic life. Earlier this year, that legacy continued as the court celebrated the 15th anniversary of its Unsung Black Catholic Woman Award.

Pilgrims mark anniversary of national shrine’s Our Mother of Africa Chapel

September 25, 2022
By Samantha Smith
Catholic News Service
Filed Under: Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News

The National Black Catholic Congress hosted a pilgrimage celebration to the Our Mother of Africa Chapel.

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