By Kathleen Goss | For the Catholic Herald

Jackie Bolware regularly attends the annual Mass in Celebration of Black Catholic History Month. She said that every year it’s different.

“Today you could hear the children clapping and singing; that’s how you know it’s a success,” she said. “You could see the faces, the appreciation, and understanding,” from the music and singing to the homily by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge, she said.