Fr. Stephan recommendations for Black Catholic History Month, 2024
Bishop Emeritus J. Terry Steib, SVD speaks about the Centennial for the Saint Augustine Seminary. Click the image above.
St. Augustine Seminary, Bay St. Louis, MS celebrating 100 years (1923 - 2023) was the first Roman Catholic Seminary, in the entire United States, to train and ordain African-American men to be priests and brothers
Check out more Black Catholic History facts from the National Black Catholic Congress here
National Historic 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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Black Catholic Bishops in the United States
Active
Retired
Deceased
Retired
Deceased
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 Historic 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)
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Serving the People
Society of the Divine Word Franciscans Paulist Fathers Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary 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 Sister Charlotte Marshall, OSP Sister "Mac" DeVleiger |
Serving the People
Jesse Turner, Jr, CPA Frank Banks, CPA Longino Cooke Leon Jones Beverly Bond, PhD Jozelle Booker Bertharene Young Ruby Wharton, Esq Otha Brandon DECEASED Robert Crawford Rep. Barbara Cooper Charles Pinkston, DDS Dora Todd Elsie Savare William Sweet, Ed. D. Lenard Wells, PhD Hillary Lomax Allen Stiles Reginald Peyton, PhD Allegra Turner |
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
November is National Black Catholic History Month
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On July 24, 1990 the National Black 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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Look for opportunities to serve others this week
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Praying for Peace in the World
