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Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood for Rev. Mr. Charles Chikezie Nwamadi, SSJ Rev. Mr. Chidiebere Augustus Dominic, SSJ and Rev. Mr. Linus Abah James, SSJ.
June 3, 2025
Watch the Rite of Ordination by clicking here: https://www.facebook.com/stluke.stlukesedc/videos/1436603307337465
In Memory of Deacon Kenneth S. Greene
June 3, 2025
Kenneth Greene Obituary Obituary published on Legacy.com by Serenity Funeral Home LLC on May 31, 2025. Kenneth Steve Greene was...
The Holy Heroes of June: 7 Saints to Honor and Celebrate This Month
June 2, 2025
June is a month rich in celebrations for the Catholic Church! By Cleiton Ramos | ChurchPop June is a month...
Black Catholic Spirituality | A voice crying out in Gospel joy
June 2, 2025
Sister Thea Bowman and the soul of Black Catholic spirituality By Father Leonard Gicheru | Catholic Key “What does it...
What Pope Leo XIV Means to Black Catholics in the Birmingham Region
May 29, 2025
By Sym Posey and Don Rhodes II | The Birmingham Times “Shocked and excited.” “A powerful moment.” “Overwhelming.” “A pope for...
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Seven Future Black Saints

Discover the lives of Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton and six other holy men and women who are on the journey towards Canonization. Learn more about the process and checkout the Saintly Six holy card packet featuring their images.

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ORACLE Bible Study on Zoom
Tuesday, Jun 03
Sr. Dr. Oralisa Martin joined by Msgr. East (Week 3) is doing an ORACLE Bible...
ORACLE Bible Study on Zoom
Monday, Jun 09
Sr. Dr. Oralisa Martin joined by Msgr. East (Week 3) is doing an ORACLE Bible...
Pentecost Witness March for Justice and a Moral Budget
Tuesday, Jun 10
Begin gathering at 10:00 AM; prayer vigil begins at 10:30 and is followed by a...
ORACLE Bible Study on Zoom
Tuesday, Jun 03
Sr. Dr. Oralisa Martin joined by Msgr. East (Week 3) is doing an ORACLE Bible...
ORACLE Bible Study on Zoom
Monday, Jun 09
Sr. Dr. Oralisa Martin joined by Msgr. East (Week 3) is doing an ORACLE Bible...
Pentecost Witness March for Justice and a Moral Budget
Tuesday, Jun 10
Begin gathering at 10:00 AM; prayer vigil begins at 10:30 and is followed by a...
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410.547.8496
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