Go to the Margins
Dr. Ansel Augustine
December 29, 2025
To truly be one body of Christ does not mean for everyone to be the same, but rather to be welcoming of all experiences and expressions of the Catholic faith.
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Dr. Ansel Augustine
Dr. Ansel Augustine is the director of the Office of Black Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. He is an Emmy-nominated producer of the Black Faith Matters documentary. Ansel has worked in prison ministry for over 25 years in various capacities. He volunteers with the Mardi Gras Indian Council and at Backstreet Cultural Museum.
The Gift of Diversity: Celebrating the Spiritual Gifts of Black Catholics
Dr. Ansel Augustine
January 25, 2024
Black Catholics have long struggled with the evil of racism both within and outside the Church in the United States. A prominent African American Catholic author and activist reflects on how diversity brings about both healing and a richer faith.