From the archives — Black History Month

Mary Ward (seated) and two unidentified women. Mary Ward took a census of Black Catholics in Jersey City that led to the formation of Christ the King church. (Archdiocese of Newark Archives, photograph collection)

Editor’s note: Welcome to Jersey Catholic’s newest feature — “From the archives.” Every Monday, we will feature a photo from the Archdiocese of Newark Archives. All published archival photos will be saved under the “From the archives” tab in the top menu. For more information on the archdiocesan archives visit rcan.org/archives.