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More than 300 children and staff are now thought to have been kidnapped by gunmen from a Catholic school in central Nigeria, making it one of the worst mass abductions the country has seen.
The Christian Association of Nigeria said 303 students and 12 teachers were taken from St Mary’s School in Papiri, Niger state – substantially more than previously estimated.
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By LaKeshia N. Myers | Milwaukee Courier
November is a sacred time for Catholics of African descent across the United States and around the world. It is Black Catholic History Month—a time to celebrate the profound contributions of Black Catholics to the Church, to remember our spiritual ancestors, and to reflect on the rich tapestry of faith that stretches from the earliest days of Christianity to the present moment.
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By Francesca Pollio Fenton | CNA
As Advent quickly approaches and the hustle and bustle of the holiday season begins to make its way into our lives, here are five resources to help you prepare to welcome Jesus this Christmas.
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The veteran African-American prelates consecutively led the U.S. bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism and continue to lead on related issues.
Two of the nation’s African-American Catholic bishops say Black Catholic History Month, which runs throughout the month of November, is a time to remember a deemphasized legacy and celebrate the community’s holy figures.
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Alexander Lema and Justus Ihemawulotu will make their final profession with the religious community just before their ordination in December.