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By Jason Gray | America Magazine

As a Black American growing up in segregated Mobile, Ala., 11-year-old Jerome Gary Cooper likely never imagined that he would meet a future Catholic saint. He certainly never thought that a famous radio personality—then-Monsignor Fulton J. Sheen—would travel under police escort down the humble dirt road to Cooper’s house. But that brief visit in 1948 changed the trajectory of Cooper’s life.

By Jen Morin-Williamson | Catholic Telegraph

Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman’s story continues to inspire Catholics because of her joyful faith, prophetic voice and unwavering belief that the Church is strengthened by every culture and people. More than a teacher or speaker, Sr. Thea witnessed to racial justice, evangelization, and hope, helping many Catholics see what it means to be both “fully black and fully Catholic.”

By Katie V. Jones | Catholic Review

The month of May transformed Deacon Darron Woodus’ ministry. The 56-year-old was ordained May 10 as a permanent deacon for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and appointed by Archbishop William E. Lori as the archbishop’s first delegate for Black Catholics, a newly created role supporting Black Catholic communities throughout the archdiocese.

By Christine Persichette | The Tablet

CAMDEN, N.J. — Brother Mickey McGrath has been creating art since he was 5 years old, but his artistic style changed dramatically after he encountered the story of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman more than three decades ago.

After an investigation, the Archdiocese of Chicago concluded “there is no reason to believe Father Pfleger is guilty of this allegation,” the archdiocese said in an announcement.