As a church, we recognize that God is calling everyone’s attention to the role and witness of black Catholics. Some of the extraordinary people highlighted here show us that the church needs saints who can speak to the issues of the day. We encourage you to read the articles below about some strong, bold and faithful Catholic Christians who challenge the church act with integrity and know the complex history of Black Catholics.

Read about Fr. Augustus Tolten, the first African-American Catholic Priest, Sr Thea Bowman, the first black member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, and others who are candidates for Sainthood in our Church: https://www.ncronline.org/news/justice/sainthood-causes-draw-focus-black-catholics-and-need-justice

Who will be the first black Saint in the United States? https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/01/21/black-catholic-saints-united-states-239730

Read this article about Black Catholic History: https://uscatholic.org/articles/202010/in-the-beginning-there-were-black-catholics/

Read this article about National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman and her Black Catholic parish in Los Angeles: https://www.americamagazine.org/faith/2021/01/29/amanda-gorman-black-catholic-parish-239858

Celebrate the Contributions of Black Catholics: https://www.simplycatholic.com/celebrating-the-contributions-of-black-catholics/

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