The Gift of Diversity: Celebrating the Spiritual Gifts of Black Catholics
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.
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The Franciscan Spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
What do an American civil rights icon of the 1960s and an Italian mystic from the 13th century have in common? More than you might think.
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Racism leaves mark on U.S. housing, wealth creation, say panelists
When the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued its stark appraisal of the endurance of racism in U.S. society with the pastoral letter "Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love" in November 2018, the national reckoning with race ...
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‘His memory still resonates’: Franciscan sister recalls MLK
Almost everyone familiar with the life and death of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. knows the value that the civil rights leader put on living a long life. The phrase "longevity has its place" is now enshrined within his last ...
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Voting Is a Pro-life Issue
Sister Anita Baird wants to make sure that every person's vote matters, especially those in the minority.
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National Black Catholic Congress XIII to be held in Washington area in July