Black Catholics

A woman claps during the Feb. 5, 2023, Mass for Black History Month at Holy Comforter-St. Cyprian Church in Washington. During the Mass, Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory called on Black Catholics and all people of color to "vastly improve our world with an understanding of the strength of character that resides within the souls of our people." (OSV News photo/Mihoko Owada, Catholic Standard)

National Black Catholic Congress XIII to be held in Washington area in July

OSV News February 15, 2023

During Black History Month in February, Catholics are being invited to register to attend this summer's National Black Catholic Congress, which over the years has made history of its own.

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Let Us Pray: Grace & Gratitude

Deacon Art Miller November 19, 2022

Every once in a while, God shows us how to be his child.

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Seven Followers of St. Francis: Servant of God Thea Bowman

Robert Ellsberg October 31, 2021

Servant of God Thea Bowman: “Maybe I’m not making big changes in the world, but if I have somehow helped or encouraged somebody along the journey then I’ve done what I’m called to do.”

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Convert to Cardinal: The Journey of Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory

Christopher Gunty July 25, 2021

Inspired by his Catholic schoolteachers, Wilton Gregory dreamed of becoming a priest. Last year, Pope Francis named him the first Black US cardinal.

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Celebrating Black History Month

Shannon K. Evans January 27, 2021

February is Black History Month in the United States. As such, it’s a great time to recognize the contributions of Black Americans in the Catholic Church.

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Let Us Pray: My Mother’s Voice

Deacon Art Miller March 27, 2019

We are all God's children. If I discriminate or hate someone—for reasons of race, gender, capabilities, or lack thereof—it is not that person who is broken. It is me.

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