Life Style
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 Excerpts of "My Catholic Journey" by Arlene Edmonds
- My journey into the Catholic Church extends from my Episcopal baptism as a
baby until my Catholic confirmation and first communion in 2006. Detours along
the road were through many Protestant churches, a "rebaptism" as a
Seventh-Day-Adventist as a child, another baptism into the Watchtower
organization and spending 20 years as a Jehovah's Witness, accepting the "right
hand of fellowship" into a Baptist church in 2002-before coming home to the
Catholic Church two years ago.
Youth & Young Adults
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 Habari Gani- I was asked to go on the Habari Gani retreat by several of the coordinators
when a space had opened up. The word Habari Gani means "What's the News." This
retreat was something new for our city, and our Black Catholic parishes, and I
was exited to go. Since I replaced someone else, the trip was paid for already
for me; it seemed like I was destined to go on this trip and learn about God. By
me being new, I thought the trip was just going to have people that I knew from
the IMANI leadership team and youth group, but when I first arrived at Xavier's
chapel, I saw friends from school and friends before the storm, so this retreat
reunited me with old friends.
NBCC Spotlight
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 Priests -
The historic St. Peter Claver Center for Evangelization in Philadelphia
held a special "Red Carpet Reception" to honor the local archdiocese's
African American priests. This took place in grand style at the
South Philadelphia historical facility recently. The theme of the Red Carpet
Reception was, "The Gift of Vocations." It was a celebration of the fact that
those honored has given the Archdiocese of Philadelphia a combined 131 years of
service. It was funded in part by the Martin de Porres Foundation.
Job Announcement
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The Archdiocese of Detroit,
The Archdiocese of Detroit is currently looking for someone to support and
develop the overall work of Black Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of
Detroit; Working directly under the auxiliary bishop who serves as liaison to
the Cardinal for Black Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of Detroit.
In The News
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Social Action Summer Institute
A National Institute for Catholic Social Justice Ministries - Catholic social
justice leaders who want to learn more about Catholic social teaching, apply it
to the “signs of the times” and learn skills to be more effective in the public
arena, all within the context of prayer, liturgy, and a Catholic spirituality of
social justice. A supportive and challenging community of peers helps all
participants grow.
1st Assembly of the Southern Conference of Catholic AIDS Ministers -
The Southeastern Conference of Catholic AIDS Ministers (SECCAM) was established
in May of 2007 to respond to the growing need for a Catholic-based response to
the AIDS epidemic in the Southeastern region of the United States. It emerged
from a concern of AIDS ministers and lay ecclesial ministers about the root
causes leading to the rise of HIV infections in the South, now considered the
"epicenter" of the second wave of AIDS in the country.
View Full details and Download Registration Packet.
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Spirituality >>
Eucharistic Adoration Experience
- Many of us are searching for something to make us feel better; many are
searching for a meaning in a world that is confused, chaotic, mixed up and
sometimes hard to comprehend. When we are feeling disconsolate or discouraged,
peace is a nebulous position, I recommend going to Adoration, if just for one
hour. I am sure you will find that Adoration will be very inspirational and
inspiring.
 Finding A Closer Walk With Our Lord
- Seven years ago the Black Catholic community
in Northern Colorado started an annual "Black Catholic Retreat." They realized
that they could draw from national resources to lead them in a weekend retreat.
They had the advantage of the Sacred Heart Jesuit Retreat House which is between
Denver and Colorado Springs so they could invite participants from both
Dioceses.
Health & Wellness >>
 Depression
- Depression is a serious medical illness; it's not something that you have made
up in your head. It's more than just feeling "down in the dumps" or "blue" for a
few days. It's feeling "down" and "low" and "hopeless" for weeks at a time.
There are several forms of depressive disorders. The most common are major
depressive disorder and dysthymic disorder.
Book of the Month >>
 Catholic Household Blessings & Prayers -
The USCCB undertook the revision of Catholic Household Blessings and Prayers for
several reasons. The liturgical calendar was outdated. Booksellers had been
requesting a more substantial binding, suitable for gift-giving. We wanted to
include some of the newer prayers by Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI as
well as some prayers published by the USCCB. In addition, we added new prayers
for stewardship, vocations, retirement, and the like. An entirely new thematic
section of Scripture excerpts was added as well.
Author of the Month >>
 Molefi Asante
- Mr. Asante is widely regarded as a major proponent of 'Afrocentricity,' or the
understanding of the black experience as an extension of African history and
culture.... He is credited with doing as much as anyone to build a theoretical
base for an idea that has been around for sometime." - Quarterly Journal of
Speech
Upcoming Events
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World Youth Day (WYD) Sydney, Austraila
July 15-20, 2008
Unity Explosion Houston 2008
July 16-20, 2008
Knights of Peter Claver Senior Convention
July 25-31, 2008
11th Annual Sacred Liturgy at the African World Festival
August 3, 2008
1st Assembly of the Southern Conference of Catholic AIDS Ministers
August 12-16 2008
African American Affairs Ministry of the Diocese of Charlotte, NC
August 21-24, 2008
For full details on upcoming events visit The
NBCC Events or the
Calendar page.
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