Black History Month is dedicated to celebrating African Americans and is a fitting time to honor those Catholics who have contributed so much to our faith traditions.
No African-American Saints are formally recognized within the Catholic Church, but that could soon change. Six incredible black men and women are on the path to Canonization. It’s time to hear their stories!
Augustus Tolton was the first Black Catholic Priest.
Venerable Henriette Delille founded the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans.
Servant of God, Mother Mary Lange, founded the Oblate Sisters of Providence, which offered free education to the children of Caribbean immigrants and free African Americans.
Servant of God Julia Greeley is known as the “Angel of Charity” in Denver because of her help to countless families in poverty.
Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman F.S.P.A. promoted intercultural awareness, breaking down racial and cultural barriers among Catholics.
These six incredible black men and women are on the path to Canonization in the Catholic Church. Treat yourself by taking the time to hear their stories.
Learn more about these outstanding Black Americans and their lives of faith with this free documentary: A Place at the Table: African Americans on the Path to Sainthood.
El Mes de la Historia Afroamericana está dedicado a celebrar a los afroamericanos y es un momento apropiado para honrar a los católicos que han contribuido tanto a nuestras tradiciones religiosas.
Ningún santo afroamericano es reconocido formalmente dentro de la Iglesia Católica, pero eso podría cambiar pronto. Seis increíbles hombres y mujeres negros están en camino a la canonización. ¡Es hora de escuchar sus historias! Obtenga más información sobre estos destacados afroamericanos y sus vidas de fe con este documental gratuito: Un lugar en la mesa: afroamericanos en el camino hacia la santidad.
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