Augustus Tolton
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Illinois diocese creates Boy Scouts patch honoring Venerable Father Augustine Tolton
The Catholic Committee on Scouting in the Diocese of Springfield announced the Venerable Father Augustine Tolton Activity Patch. Read more
Catholic schools have ‘mighty role’ for Black Catholic leaders, Louisville archbishop says
The Louisville archdiocese has made steady progress in enrolling more African-Americans in Catholic schools, and Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of... Read more
'Tolton' play in spotlight as Church addresses racial division
“Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” aims to share an important story for Black Catholics at a moment of racial division. 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
Gregory appointment a milestone in the history of African-American Catholics
Archbishop Wilton Gregory’s appointment Thursday as Archbishop of Washington marks a significant moment for the Archdiocese of Washington. It is... Read more
Augustus Tolton one step closer to being first black American saint
A Vatican committee has unanimously voted to send the sainthood cause of Father Augustus Tolton, a former runaway slave and... Read more
