November is National Black Catholic History Month
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On July 24, 1990 the National Back Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States designated November as Black Catholic History Month to celebrate the long history and proud heritage of Black Catholics. It also marks a time to share in remembrance, the saints and souls of Africa and the African Diaspora.
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National Historical Figures
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On October 25, 2020, Pope Francis announced he would raise the Most Reverend Wilton Daniel Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, DC to the status of Cardinal at a consistory on November 28, 2020. He is now the first African American Catholic Cardinal.
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We continue to pray for the African Americans who are in various stages of the canonization process.
Fr. Augustus Tolton and Pierre Toussaint
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Mother Mary Lange
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Feast of St Martin de Porres Nov 3rd
Visit the Shrine of St Martin de Porres website for more information
Local Historical Figures
Click the image of the late Deacon Robert Atkins
Our very own St. Augustine Catholic Church parishioner, Dr. Beverly Bond, historian, University of Memphis was one of several "Shelby County Legends" honored at the first Black History Month Luncheon and Celebration sponsored by the office of The Shelby County Register of Deeds. She accepts the honor from Myron Mays, media consultant. (Photo: Gary S. Whitlow/GSW Enterprises)
Shelia Lomax congratulates Dr. Beverly Bond at her recent book signing.
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Serving the People
Franciscans Paulist Fathers Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sister Charlotte Marshall, OSP Father Carroll Mizicko, OFM Father John Geaney, CSP Sister Jacqueline Cramer, BVM DECEASED Archbishop James P. Lyke, OFM Father Bertrand Koch, OFM Bishop Carroll Dozier Father Tony Clark, SVD Deacon Robert Atkins Deacon Joseph Randolph Deacon John Bolden Father Chester Smith, SVD Sister "Nic" Catrambone, BVM |
Serving the People
Jesse Turner, Jr, CPA Frank Banks, CPA Longino Cooke Leon Jones Beverly Bond, PhD Jozelle Booker DECEASED Robert Crawford Rep. Barbara Cooper Charles Pinkston, DDS Dora Todd Elsie Savare William Sweet, Ed. D. Lenard Wells, PhD Hillary Lomax Allen Stiles |
Notables in Black Catholic History
St. Augustine
St. Monica
St. Peter Claver
St. Katherine Drexel
Xavier University New Orleans
St. Monica
St. Peter Claver
St. Katherine Drexel
Xavier University New Orleans
Look for opportunities to serve others this week
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Praying for Peace in the World
and an End to the Pandemic
