December 3, 2024 | Black Catholic Messenger
By Nate Tinner-Williams | Black Catholic Messenger
The Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart, also known as the Josephites, will raise three men to the transitional diaconate on Saturday, Dec. 7, in Washington, making for the religious community’s second ordination of the year.
It is the second ordination of the year for the religious community, which serves African Americans across the United States.
Welcome the New Year, 2025!
Excerpt from USCCB Announcement of Jubilee 2025:
Pope Francis stated in his February 2022 letter announcing the Jubilee 2025: “We must fan the flame of hope that has been given us and help everyone to gain new strength and certainty by looking to the future with an open spirit, a trusting heart and far-sighted vision. The forthcoming Jubilee can contribute greatly to restoring a climate of hope and trust as a prelude to the renewal and rebirth that we so urgently desire…”