Recognizing Black Catholic History Month: Honoring Diversity in Our Faith Community

November is Black Catholic History Month. It was first established in 1990 to recognize the contributions of Black Catholics to the Roman Catholic Church. The observance highlights diversity within the faith community.

A new webpage now features the Saintly Seven. This group includes African American candidates for sainthood. The site provides prayer cards and information about their lives. Bishop Joseph Perry, chair of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, has released a reflection on Dilexi Te. He addresses the Church’s efforts related to racial justice…

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