She was voted the “greatest Black Briton.” A statue of her stands opposite the Houses of Parliament. Her heroic life... Read more
An immigrant parish, burnt down, with only the crucifix remaining. A parish rebuilt, transformed and a key part in giving... Read more
When black Catholics in DC wanted a church, Abraham Lincoln helped raise the money. Read more
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 was the first African American woman to address the U.S. bishops' conference. Most likely, she was also... Read more
Of the 106 historically black colleges in the United States, only one is Roman Catholic - Xavier University of Louisiana. Read more
In what was a historic first for the Archdiocese of Denver, the exhumed remains of a potential saint were laid... Read more
Nestled among the mix of shiny new storefronts, foreclosed row houses, parks, and public housing, lies what locals call the... Read more
Julia Greeley was born into slavery in Hannibal, Missouri. But her cause for sainthood was opened on Sunday in Denver,... Read more
With the second anniversary of riots in Ferguson, Mo., this week, Bishop Edward Braxton of Belleville has noted the downfalls... Read more
For Fr. Stephen Thorne, Black History Month is not only a chance to remember the struggles faced by the African-American... Read more
Black Catholics across the globe have dedicated their talents and their lives to their faith since earliest days of the... Read more
Martin Luther King Day is a time to promote racial harmony in America and honor the slain civil rights leader... Read more