About Us
THE NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS (NBCC) REPRESENTS AFRICAN AMERICAN ROMAN CATHOLICS AND AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS.
Our mission is based on our baptismal commitment to witness and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. This commitment inspires us to:
- Enrich the Church by evangelizing African Americans within and outside the Church
- Enhance the physical and spiritual well-being of African Americans as full members of the Church and society
- Create an ongoing agenda for evangelizing African Americans
- Collaborate with national Roman Catholic organizations.
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 2023.
Our Team
BISHOP ROY E. CAMPBELL, JR.
President
VALERIE WASHINGTON
Executive Director
KIMBERLEY HEFNER
Office Manager
FR. STEPHEN THORNE
Consultant and Special Projects
BISHOP ROY E. CAMPBELL, JR.
President
VALERIE WASHINGTON
Executive Director
KIMBERLEY HEFNER
Office Manager
FR. STEPHEN THORNE
Consultant and Special Projects
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.