The courage of Nigerian Catholics who remain steadfast amid violence and persecution offers an urgently needed example to Christians in Western societies, Archbishop Salvatore Joseph Cordileone of the Catholic Archdiocese of San Francisco in the United States has said.
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Bishop Boxie shares faith journey from practicing law to becoming youngest U.S. bishop
By Tessa Gervasini for EWTN News
From practicing law to answering a call to the priesthood, Bishop Robert Boxie’s faith journey has led to multiple milestones, including becoming the youngest U.S. bishop and the first African American to be appointed to the leadership role in nearly a decade.
Josephites elect new superior general
By Catholic Review
One day after the neighborhood surrounding St. Peter Claver in Sandtown-Winchester erupted in violence following Freddie Gray’s funeral, Josephite Father Raymond Bomberger stood with a broom in hand, helping clear broken glass and other debris left in the wake of the unrest.
All Are Welcome Ministry Announces Formation of Nonprofit Organization & Inaugural Fundraising Gala
From the Roman Catholic Diocese of Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE – The All Are Welcome Ministry is pleased to announce the formation of a nonprofit organization designed to support and expand its mission of serving individuals and families throughout the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
Archbishop James Checchio and Bishop Brendan Cahill Visit Xavier’s Institute for Black Catholic Studies
From XULA University News and Updates
Xavier University of Louisiana’s Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS) welcomed the Most Reverend James Checchio, Archbishop of New Orleans, and the Most Reverend Brendan Cahill, Bishop of Victoria, Texas, to campus for a day of worship, learning, and fellowship with the IBCS community.
The visit marked a homecoming for Bishop Cahill, who earned his Master of Theology from the IBCS at Xavier in 1994. His continued connection to the Institute now extends to a new generation, as one of his seminarians joined the IBCS Degree Program this summer.