Black History Month Mass vibrantly expresses faith and unity
On Feb. 15, the Archdiocese of Newark observed Black History Month with a vibrant Mass in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ. As members of the … Learn More
Tag: Black History Month
St. Josephine Bakhita, patron of human trafficking victims, teaches us hope
St. Josephine Bakhita, whose feast is celebrated on Feb. 8, was kidnapped at a young age and sold into slavery. She experienced firsthand the horrors of humanity, but later, after … Learn More
US bishops on Black History Month: ‘Let us be faithful stewards of memory’
On Feb. 3, two U.S. bishops urged Catholics to be “faithful stewards of memory” and “courageous witnesses to truth” during Black History Month, observed in February. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia … Learn More
First African American Cardinal celebrates Black History Month at Newark Mass
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory served as guest homilist for the Archdiocese of Newark’s Black History Month Jubilee Mass on Feb. 16 at Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.
From the Archives: Black History Month
A crowd of approximately 4,000 gathered on the steps of the Essex County Courthouse in Newark for a peaceful fundraising rally on behalf of civil rights efforts in Mississippi.
First African American Cardinal to celebrate Black History Month in Newark
Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, retiring Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and the first African American Cardinal, will join Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Archbishop of Newark, for the Archdiocese of Newark’s … Learn More
Archdiocese hosts vibrant Black History Month Mass celebration (Photos/ video)
Father Anthony Bozeman, SSJ, a prolific evangelist who has traveled the world for his ministry, was the guest homilist.
Restored Black Catholic churches show power of Black Catholic tradition to evangelize
(OSV News) — At Our Lady Star of the Sea Catholic Church in New Orleans, there hangs behind the sanctuary’s altar of worship a mural known as the “Dance of … Learn More
A saintly woman who visited Seton Hall University — Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman (Black History Month)
Her studies stimulated a greater knowledge and understanding of the Black Catholic spiritual and cultural experience.
Local group wants you to meet the Venerable Henriette Delille, ‘Servant of Slaves’ (Video)
Women do good works in her name.
