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Catholics hold pilgrimage to grave of Venerable Augustus Tolton, first African American priest
The fourth annual Quincy pilgrimage honoring Venerable Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest, took place Thursday with the intention of... Read more
‘It meant a great deal to her’: the Catholic faith of the woman voted ‘greatest Black Briton’
She was voted the “greatest Black Briton.” A statue of her stands opposite the Houses of Parliament. Her heroic life... Read more
Rebuilt from the ashes: The story of an American basilica
An immigrant parish, burnt down, with only the crucifix remaining. A parish rebuilt, transformed and a key part in giving... Read more
Why Abraham Lincoln held a White House fundraiser for this black Catholic parish
When black Catholics in DC wanted a church, Abraham Lincoln helped raise the money. Read more
Fr. Augustus Tolton, former African American slave, advances toward sainthood
Fr. Augustus Tolton advanced along the path to sainthood Wednesday, making the runaway slave-turned-priest one step closer to being the... Read more
Sr Thea Bowman's cause for canonization could open at US bishops' meeting
Sr. Thea Bowman was the first African American woman to address the U.S. bishops' conference. Most likely, she was also... Read more
The historically black Catholic university founded by a saint
Of the 106 historically black colleges in the United States, only one is Roman Catholic - Xavier University of Louisiana. Read more
Former slave Julia Greeley first to be buried at Denver’s cathedral
In what was a historic first for the Archdiocese of Denver, the exhumed remains of a potential saint were laid... Read more
This 200 year-old black Catholic school is a 'gem' in Baltimore's inner city
Nestled among the mix of shiny new storefronts, foreclosed row houses, parks, and public housing, lies what locals call the... Read more
For the ex-slave who blessed Denver, a path to sainthood opens
Julia Greeley was born into slavery in Hannibal, Missouri. But her cause for sainthood was opened on Sunday in Denver,... Read more
Why this bishop thinks moral leadership will bridge the racial divide
With the second anniversary of riots in Ferguson, Mo., this week, Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville has noted the downfalls... Read more
The painful, resilient history of America's black Catholics
For Fr. Stephen Thorne, Black History Month is not only a chance to remember the struggles faced by the African-American... Read more
Scholar recounts black Catholics' rich history
Black Catholics across the globe have dedicated their talents and their lives to their faith since earliest days of the... Read more
MLK was Christ-inspired, says head Knight of Peter Claver
Martin Luther King Day is a time to promote racial harmony in America and honor the slain civil rights leader... Read more
