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"Reflect on faithful witness" during Black Catholic History Month: Bishop in U.S.

Nov 6, 2023

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.

Sister Thea Bowman and Venerable Augustus Tolton. | Courtesy of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration / New York Public Library

Meet the 6 American Black Catholics who are on the Road to Sainthood

Feb 28, 2023

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.

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