Praying for Peace in the World
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis presents its observation of Black History Month on its website
National Historical Figures
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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Local Historical Figures
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.
Serving the People
Franciscans Paulist Fathers Sisters of the Blessed Virgin Mary Sister Charlotte Marshall, OSP Father Carroll Mizicko, OFM Father John Geaney, CSP 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 |
Serving the People
Jesse Turner, Jr, CPA Frank Banks, CPA Longino Cooke Leon Jones DECEASED Robert Crawford Charles Pinkston, DDS Dora Todd Elsie Savare William Sweet, Ed. D. Lenard Wells, PhD |
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