African American, African, Caribbean Apostolate celebrates 40 years (PHOTOS)
The day also marked the 25th Anniversary of the death of Bishop Joseph Abel Francis, SVD, the first and only Black auxiliary bishop in archdiocesan history.
The day also marked the 25th Anniversary of the death of Bishop Joseph Abel Francis, SVD, the first and only Black auxiliary bishop in archdiocesan history.
The double anniversary Mass will take place on Oct. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
The Archdiocese of Newark’s Synod report brings to light what area Catholics are looking for from their Church and its leaders. The 39-page report, released today, recorded the joy that … Learn More
The greatest gift of the Church is its people. Everyone brings a different background and a unique set of gifts to the diverse community that is the Catholic Church. This … Learn More
QUINCY, Ill. (CNS) — The local ABC-TV affiliate in Quincy, where Father Augustus Tolton grew up and is buried, reported April 14 that Vatican representatives were in the United States … Learn More
Listening sessions Listening Sessions have been going very well with parishes, youth groups, ministries, parish catechetical leaders and catechists, parents, Catholic school students, religious institutes, and more. The African American, African … Learn More
The first Africans to come to what would become the United States were brought as slaves. Although African slavery is most often associated with the southern states, slavery was legal … Learn More
Testament to the universal message of hope, renewal, and redemption, Cardinal Tobin says
Father Anthony Bozeman, SSJ, a prolific evangelist who has traveled the world for his ministry, was the guest homilist.
In November, we celebrate Black Catholic History Month.