Archbishop encourages Black Catholics to evangelize at day of reflection
byMore than 150 Catholics gathered Nov. 16 for a day of reflection on the theme, “Ministering through the Lens of Evangelization.” The event, sponsored…
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Missionary religious sister reflects with joy on her 70 years of serving in Uganda, US
byBy Natalie Hoefer, OSV News INDIANAPOLIS — At 92, Sister Demetria Smith is the embodiment of gentleness and joy. Those qualities shined during a…
HolyBlackCatholics: A glance at six African American candidates for canonization
byBy Michael R. Heinlein, OSV News We are greatly blessed by the contributions of Black Catholics in the church in the United States, particularly…
Black Catholics, alumni of old St. Monica, recall their school days
byAt least seven decades after they graduated from the old St. Monica School, in Lebanon, Ky., alumni believe the Sisters of Loretto’s strict discipline…
African American Catholic leader awards presented
byThe Archdiocese of Louisville’s Office of Multicultural Ministry honored 10 young people eight adults and a parish at its 36th annual African American Catholic…
Black Catholic agents of Underground Railroad recognized
byThe late James Madison Smith Sr. and Catherine “Kitty” Smith, formerly enslaved Catholics, are being recognized as agents of the Underground Railroad. The Smiths,…
Black Catholic Men’s Conference offers renewal, community, speakers say
byThe Father Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men’s Conference drew 200 men to downtown Louisville for worship, fellowship, workshops and renewal Oct. 12-15….
Archdiocese’s first Black archbishop celebrates African American Catholic history in Bardstown
byBARDSTOWN, Ky. — The Archdiocese of Louisville’s history is rooted in Bardstown, Ky., where the diocese was founded — then the Diocese of Bardstown…
Renewed awareness of racism looms large for some voters, less for others
byBy Jodi Marlin, Catholic News Service Race relations and a renewed awareness of racism are among the issues informing Catholic voters’ choice of candidate…
Church leaders urged to take stronger stand against institutionalized racism
byBy Mike Mastromatteo Catholic News Service TORONTO — The Catholic Church has been caught up in a quagmire of racism in American society, especially in…