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February 16, 2023
Black students find their voices, inspiration at University
Catholic University Homepage
Catholic University Homepage At Catholic University, the campus celebrates Black History Month in a way that honors contributions and accomplishments...
February 16, 2023
Slavery and the Catholic Church: It’s time to correct the historical record
America Magazine
By Christopher J. Kellerman | America Magazine Photo from the Library of Congress | http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.pnp/cph.3c25152 It was the morning of...
February 13, 2023
Does the Catholic church see sports betting as a sin? You can draw two different but equally valid conclusions
The Dialog
By OSV News | The Dialog The Super Bowl in February and the NCAA Tournament in March are about more than just...
February 13, 2023
The inspiring story of a priest leading an NBA coach to the Catholic Church
Aleteia
By Cerith Gardiner | Aleteia Andrew Jones III is a coach for the Detroit Pistons, and a friendship with a...
February 13, 2023
National Black Catholic Congress in Washington area in July 2023 continues historic tradition
Catholic Standard
BY MARK ZIMMERMANN | The Catholic Standard During Black History Month in February, Catholics are being invited to register to attend...
February 9, 2023
In ‘Madonnas of Color,’ Brother Mickey McGrath looks at Mary with new eyes
Catholic Herald
Leslie Miller | Catholic Herald Staff Writer Brother Mickey McGrath first discovered the Catholic Church’s long history of Black Madonnas many...
February 9, 2023
Indianapolis Black Catholic parish recognized for historical, cultural impact
National Catholic Reporter
BY NATALIE HOEFER | National Catholic Reporter St. Rita Parish on Indianapolis’ east side is a community of firsts and...
February 9, 2023
Did you know America’s first black billionaire was from East Baltimore?
CBS Baltimore
BY CHRISTIAN OLANIRAN | CBS BALTIMORE BALTIMORE — Reginald F. Lewis was a visionary entrepreneur, philanthropist, and most notably – the...
February 8, 2023
Gregory: World needs African Americans’ ‘strength of character’; it ‘resides within the souls of our people’
Catholic Review
By Richard Szczepanowski | OSV News WASHINGTON (OSV News) — Celebrating a Feb. 5 Mass in honor of Black History Month,...
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