About Us
THE NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS (NBCC) REPRESENTS AFRICAN AMERICAN ROMAN CATHOLICS AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS.
Our Mission Statement:
“The National Black Catholic Congress, comprised of member Roman Catholic organizations, represents African American Roman Catholics, in collaboration with these organizations. Aware of the challenges faced by African American Catholics, we are committed to evangelize ourselves, our church and unchurched African Americans, thereby enriching the Church.
We hold ourselves accountable to our baptismal commitment to witness and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.”
Watch the 2023 Documentary Presentation, “Answering the Call to Thrive: The Legacy of the National Black Catholic Congress” below for more information about our mission.
Congresses
About Our Congress
We hold a congress every five years that produces a Pastoral Plan of Action. The next Congress will take place in 2028.
Our Team
BISHOP ROY E. CAMPBELL, JR.
President
VALERIE WASHINGTON
Executive Director
KIMBERLEY HEFNER
Project Coordinator
FR. STEPHEN THORNE, ED.D.
Consultant and Special Projects
BISHOP ROY E. CAMPBELL, JR.
VALERIE WASHINGTON
KIMBERLEY HEFNER
FR. STEPHEN THORNE, ED.D.
Our Board of Trustees
Ms. Dale Brown
National Association of Black Catholic Administrators
Sr. Josita Colbert, SNDdeN
National Black Sisters’ Conference
Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow
Institute for Black Catholics
XULA
Most Rev. Shelton Fabre
Archbishop of
Louisville, KY
Ms. Pam Harris
National Association of Black Catholic Administrators
Mr. James Johnson IV
National Black Catholic Seminarians Association
Mr. Grant Jones
Knights of Peter Claver
Rev. Gerard Marable
National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus
Rev. Reginald Norman
National Association of Black Catholic Administrators
Dr. Christopher Pichon
Knights of Peter Claver
Sr. Patricia Ralph, SSJ
National Black Sisters’ Conference
Rev. Kareem R. Smith
National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus
Sr. Barbara Spears, SNJM
National Black Sisters’ Conference
Mr. James Watts
National Association of Black Catholic Administrators
Supreme Lady Hilda L. Wiltz
Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary
Dr. Ansel Augustine
USCCB Observer
The Acacia Tree
About Our Symbol
The acacia tree is native to Africa and is mentioned throughout the Bible. It is a strong tree with deep roots. It provides shelter, food and nourishment, and can survive through drought, dryness and famine. Since biblical times, the acacia tree has been a symbol of stability and resilience.