Mother Mary Lange
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Arlington bishop: ‘Reflect on faithful witness’ during Black Catholic History Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge said the month, observed in November, is “an important time” time to review the roles Black Catholics... Read more
Mother Mary Lange, founder of first African American religious congregation, declared venerable
Mother Mary Lange founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence more than three decades before the Civil War. Read more
Meet the 6 American Black Catholics who are on the road to sainthood
At the end of Black History Month, Catholics would do well to recall that there are currently six African American... Read more
Servant of God Mother Mary Lange and the rich history of Black Catholic religious orders
Two centuries ago, Mary Elizabeth Lange emigrated to the United States from Cuba and joined a friend to offer free... Read more
Sainthood cause advances for religious sister, educator who fought racism
In the race to see who will become the first canonized black American saint, one candidate’s cause has advanced: Mother... Read more
Baltimore's new Catholic school to be named after African American nun
The city of Baltimore will soon see a new Catholic school open for the first time in decades, named after... 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
