Editor’s Note: The information in this article is from The National Black Catholic Congress’ website.

During Black History Month this February, revisit or learn more about the seven holy African American men and women on the path to sainthood.

According to The National Black Catholic Congress, seven Black Catholics are currently on the canonization journey. They are Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman, Venerable Henriette Delille, Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Venerable Mother Mary Lange, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Julia Greeley and Servant of God Friar Martin de Porres Maria Ward.