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Black Catholic Ministry

Fanny Montpensier was known for devotion to community, good works


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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.

At Mass marking Rev. King’s legacy, cardinal highlights the witness of children


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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.”

Baltimore’s Black and Hispanic Catholic choirs inspire unity and joy


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Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Hispanic Ministry, Local News, News, Our Faith in Action

The archdiocese introduced two distinctive ensembles, each representing significant communities and emphasizing unity among Catholics while celebrating the church’s rich diversity – the Black Catholic Mass Choir and the Hispanic/Latino Archdiocesan Choir.

Radio Interview: Becoming thankful and grateful people


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Catholic Review Filed Under: Arts & Culture, Black Catholic Ministry, Feature, Local News, News, Radio Interview, Western Vicariate

Lara Schumacher and Father Collin Poston share their insights and stories of growing in gratitude in light of the month of November and the celebration of Thanksgiving. Schumacher is director of faith formation, evangelization of youth and the family at St. Ignatius of Loyola in Ijamsville. Father Poston is pastor of St. Bartholomew in Manchester.