Monday, November 18, 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024
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Venerable Augustus Tolton
June 19 U.S. Federal Holiday and the Life of the First Black American Catholic Priest
On the federal holiday that marks the end of slavery in the United States, we honor the first African American priest who is on his way to sainthood.
"Reflect on faithful witness" during Black Catholic History Month: Bishop in U.S.
Bishop Michael Burbidge said the month, observed in November, is “an important time” time to review the roles Black Catholics play in the life of the Church.
Meet the 6 American Black Catholics who are on the Road to Sainthood
Among the history revisited for Black History Month, Catholics would do well to recall that there are currently six African American Catholics who are on the path to sainthood.
The Hope-filled Legacy of the first Black Priest from the United States
Despite living through the societal oppressions of racism and discrimination, Father Augustus Tolton’s legacy of hope and love for God teaches a message from which everyone can learn.
