Honoring Our Heritage: Celebrating Black Catholic History Month

Abp Shelton Fabre, Bp Joseph Perry on Black Catholic History Month

Two of the nation’s African-American Catholic bishops say Black Catholic History Month, which runs throughout the month of November, is a time to remember a deemphasized legacy and celebrate the community’s holy figures.Archbishop Shelton Fabre of Louisville, who serves as chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, and Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Joseph N. Perry of Chicago, the last chair…

Honoring Our Heritage: Celebrating Black Catholic History Month

By LaKeshia N. Myers November is a sacred time for Catholics of African descent across the United States and around the world. It is Black Catholic History Month—a time to celebrate the profound contributions of Black Catholics to the Church, to remember our spiritual ancestors, and to reflect on the rich tapestry of faith that […] The post Honoring Our Heritage: Celebrating Black Catholic History Month appeared first on Milwaukee Courier Weekly…