Bishops mark Maryland Emancipation Day, affirm dignity of all October 31, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, Maryland Catholic Conference, News, Racial Justice The Catholic bishops of Maryland commemorated the 160th anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day, affirming the dignity of every human person and noting that slavery was dehumanizing, reducing human beings to mere property.
Baltimore director of Black Catholic Ministries leads discussion on 40 years of Black Catholic evangelization August 29, 2024By Samantha Smith Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Evangelization, Feature, Local News, News Thirty-five Catholics from multiple dioceses gathered virtually Aug. 27 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of a letter outlining pastoral guidance on Black Catholic evangelization.
Bishop Perry on Juneteenth: ‘We must remain relentless’ in pursuit of ‘equality and equity’ June 20, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News As the nation marked Juneteenth, the head of the U.S. bishops’ anti-racism committee called for renewed efforts to combat the historical legacy of slavery and racism.
Lyke Conference to explore how Black Catholics can bring their gifts to the Mass June 16, 2024By Gina Christian OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, World News A national gathering will explore how Black Catholics can “embrace the gifts” they bring to the church, particularly to the Mass, according to organizers.
Black Catholics weigh in on Seek the City proposal April 24, 2024By Christopher Gunty Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Seek the City to Come The meeting April 23 at St. Frances Academy in Baltimore saw an overflow crowd of about 250 people come to express their response to the Seek the City to Come proposal, which could potentially alter the landscape of the Catholic Church in Baltimore City and the surrounding area of Baltimore County from 59 worship locations to 26, if it is approved.
Expert: Racial division is hurting the church — here’s what Catholics can do about it March 24, 2024By Robert Alan Glover OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, World News Daryl Grigsby, the well-known African American commentator, author and convert to Catholicism 25 years ago, hosted a March 7 webinar on the thorny subject of racism, apparent indifference to it and what can be done about it in the Catholic Church.
‘Just-us’ sessions? March 19, 2024By Carole Norris Greene Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Amen, Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice Perhaps “just-us sessions” initially could lead to discussions of ways to uphold the dignity of others without being torn down for atrocities that took root long before many were born.
Mother Mary Lange awards announced March 14, 2024By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News The Archdiocese of Baltimore’s Office of Black Catholic Ministries held its annual Mother Mary Lange awards celebration March 3 at the motherhouse of the Oblate Sisters of Providence in Arbutus. The awards recognized the leadership and service of Black Catholics in parishes throughout the archdiocese.
How the Knights of Peter Claver offers a unique Black Catholic perspective February 21, 2024By Charlie Camosy OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, News, Racial Justice, World News This Black History Month, Charlie Camosy spoke with Gregory Herr, who helped establish the first Knights of Peter Claver Council in Orange County, Calif., in 2022, domiciled at Christ Cathedral.
Fanny Montpensier was known for devotion to community, good works February 12, 2024By Dr. Tricia T. Pyne Special to the Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Commentary, Racial Justice In honor of Black History Month, we are privileged to share with the story of Fanny Montpensier (1794-1880), a free woman of color and a member of Baltimore’s Haitian refugee community. Fanny’s name might not be familiar today, but while she was alive she was well-known in her community for her devotion, her good works, and a passion to share her faith with others.
Like Rev. King, God’s disciples are called to work to transform world, says cardinal January 15, 2024By Aida Bustos OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Cardinal Robert W. McElroy of San Diego called on all disciples of God to work to transform the world, particularly on the social justice front, just like the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., had once done.
At Mass marking Rev. King’s legacy, cardinal highlights the witness of children January 15, 2024By Joann Stevens OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Just like the “unnamed and countless toddlers” Herod ordered killed “to make sure that the Child Jesus would never reach maturity,” Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory said Jan. 13, “innocent children killed in the quest for inclusive, social justice have also paid the ultimate price for freedoms enjoyed by Americans today.”
