US bishops commemorate Black History Month: ‘Let us be faithful stewards of memory’

U.S. bishops mark 100th anniversary of Black History Month

February marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month being commemorated in the U.S. [...]

US Bishops Mark 100th Anniversary of Black History Month

The bishops marked the anniversary by urging the faithful to ‘be faithful stewards of memory’ and ‘courageous witnesses to truth.’

Celebrating saints with African heritage - Catholic Digest Website

February is Black History Month. Take some time to learn about two prominent black Catholics. One is the patron saint of African-Americans, and the other is an American priest who is being considered for sainthood.

US bishops commemorate Black History Month: ‘Let us be faithful stewards of memory’

"(This) is an opportunity for us to prayerfully reflect on the ways history has been preserved, honored, and passed on across generations."

Black History Month: A century of commemorating the history, achievements and contributions of Black Americans - The Dialog

Two U.S. bishops Feb. 3 urged Catholics to be “faithful stewards of memory” and “courageous witnesses to truth” during Black History Month, observed in February. Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin, Texas, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Subcommittee for the Promotion of Racial Justice and Reconciliation, and Auxiliary Bishop Roy E. Campbell Jr. of Washington, chairman of the USCCB’s Subcommittee on African American Affairs, i…