He’s made history as first African American to be cardinal, archbishop of Washington February 20, 2025By Mark Zimmermann OSV News Filed Under: Bishops, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, World News When Washington Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory became the first African American cardinal in the history of the Catholic Church Nov. 28, 2020, some of his thoughts were far from Rome while he received his red hat during the consistory at St. Peter’s Basilica.
Black Catholics are determined to stay, rebuild in community ravaged by wildfires February 9, 2025By Natalie Romano OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Disaster Relief, News, World News Even though the flames that killed at least 17 people in Altadena are no longer a threat, the loss of community lingers — particularly for the city’s African American residents, some of whom are Catholic.
Rev. King’s legacy involves ‘uniting our nation as one community of hope,’ cardinal says January 21, 2025By Nicole Olea OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, World News Catholics from across the Archdiocese of Washington gathered at Holy Family Catholic Church in Hillcrest Heights to honor the life and legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Catholic Charities among 2024 top workplace award winners January 6, 2025By Catholic Review Staff Catholic Review Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Schools Catholic Charities of Baltimore was among several Archdiocese of Baltimore entities named a winner of a 2024 Top Workplace Award by The Baltimore Sun media group – “a prize created to highlight the importance and appeal of a people-first culture on the job.”
How Father Tolton handled travails, transitions is model for living out the faith, says bishop December 29, 2024By Jay Nies OSV News Filed Under: Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, News, Racial Justice, Saints, World News A Missouri native, Father Augustus Tolton is recognized as the first African American to be ordained a priest. A candidate for sainthood, he has the title of “Venerable.”
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.
