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National Black Catholic Congress
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Each year Catholic Life Insurance is proud to offer two scholarships worth $2,000 each through the Rev. Msgr. Larry J. Droll Scholarship Fund. This scholarship assists Catholic lay men and […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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by Andrea Moreno-Díaz and Giovana Soria Photos by Octavo Durán Maryknoll continues to usher in a ‘new era of mission’ with the ordination of two Kenyan priests A stirring call […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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The late Bishop Joseph Howze of Biloxi, the nation’s first openly Black diocesan ordinary, will be honored on Friday, Aug. 30, with the dedication of a memorial plaque at Our Mother of Sorrows Catholic Church, […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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The Boston-born Black missionary to Brazil died 25 years ago this summer and was the first African-American to join the Conventual Franciscans. By Nate Tinner-Williams | Black Catholic Messenger The […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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St. Augustine of Hippo is the patron of brewers because of his conversion from a former life of loose living, which included parties, entertainment, and worldly ambitions. His complete turnaround and conversion has been an inspiration to many […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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If you plan to start a new or renew an old council, you’ll need a foundation document, a guideline, a solid rationale, and sample mission statements. The Church teaches that […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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Join us at The Forum for Theological Educators, a gathering that provides doctoral students of color with opportunities for networking, professional development, vocational exploration, and mentoring. This forum will be […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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The photo depicts Sister Maria, RSM presenting a Black and Indian Mission grant check to Ms. Phyllis Kittling, Office Administrator of Saint Henry Parish in Lake Charles, LA. August 8, […]
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National Black Catholic Congress
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Watch the interview with Lourdes Scott, an attendee to the National Eucharistic Congress.
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National Black Catholic Congress
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In A Word began publishing in 1983. During this time the monthly publication has reached countless numbers of people throughout the world. We bring out the gifts and blessings of […]
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