Saintly Six at Saint Leo

St. Leo students enjoyed the Feast of All Saints, Nov. 1, with a lesson on the "Saintly Six" black Catholic saints and ice cream.

Update on on canonization process for Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman

From The Black Catholic Current: Diocese of Jackson archivist and chancellor Mary Woodward shared an update on the African-American Catholic nun's canonization cause last month. Read the story through the link.

September 2024 AAPC Newsletter

Read the September newsletter through the link.

AAPC's Coordinator, Dr. Chiquita Tuttle, shares reflections on the creation of the Diocese of Oakland's Racial Justice Task Force as we approach the Feast Day of St. Peter Claver. Read more through the link.

Celebration Mass of Sister Thea Bowman, FSPA, at St. Louis Bertrand Parish

Join St. Louis Bertrand parish in Oakland for a celebration Mass of Sister Thea Bowman, FSPA, on Sunday, September 22 at 9 a.m.

The African American Pastoral Center shares a dialogue from Georgetown University’s Racial Justice Institute and Center on Faith and Justice. Watch the video through the link.

Saints of Ethnic Communities of the Diocese of Oakland – JUNE

The African American Pastoral Center invites you to celebrate the rich unity and harmony of the People of God in the diversity of our origins and traditions! We are sharing this month's Saints and we enthusiastically encourage and invite a representative of EACH of the communities to submit the name and year of death information for saints of their ethnic group.

Parishes by State Where Black Catholics Worship

The USCCB hosts a list of parishes with strong Black Catholic presence. Through the work of the National Black Catholic Congress, the list is being updated on an ongoing basis. Access the list through the link or through he AAPC page on our Diocese website.

5th Annual Black Catholic Women's Gathering

Save the date: July 26-28, 2024 for the National Black Sisters' Conference gathering in Louisville Kentucky. Black Catholic women are called, blessed and sent! Registration and room reservation information through the link.

Filipino Church Presents Portrait of Girl Considered for Sainthood

The official portrait of Servant of God Niña Ruíz-Abad was presented April 7 during the opening of the diocesan phase of her cause for canonization at St. William Cathedral in the town of Laoag located in the Ilocos Norte region of the Philippines. Read more through the link.

St. Mary's College High School hires Azure'D Nunley to lead as President

The Board of Trustees of Saint Mary's College High School announces the appointment of Azure’D Nunley ‘00 as President of Saint Mary’s College High School, effective July 1, 2024. Azure’D succeeds Lawrence Puck ‘78, AFSC who, after six years as President, will be stepping down at the end of this school year. Azure'D currently serves as Vice President of Saint Mary’s and has been with the Office of Advancement and Development since 2018. More info through the link.

Sr. Mary Roger Thibodeaux, noted "black power Nun", dead at 86

The veteran Sister of the Blessed Sacrament wrote a 1972 book on Black power and spent many years as an educator, national organizer and evangelist. Read more about her life and impact through the link.

St. Patrick's Catholic Church - 2024 Black History Month Events

Read through the link for Black History Month events: Social Justice - A Call to Action and Unity. Fellowship after mass every Sunday during Black History Month, Soup and Scripture during Lent. Full event schedule through the link.

Black History Month at St. Benedict's Oakland

Beginning on Sunday, January 14, 2024, join us for celebrations filled with SPIRITED Preaching, Motivational Inspiration, Faith Sharing, even a Church REVIVAL throughout Black History Month. Events details through the link.

Dr. Trimiko Melancon to become consecrated virgin in New Orleans

The award-winning scholar and justice advocate has been noted in recent years for her work as a writer and filmmaker in the area of Black history. Read about this through the link.

Bishop Braxton's Reflection "Are You A Forerunner of Jesus?"

His Excellency, The Most Reverend Edward K. Braxton of the Diocese of Belleville, shares his sermon from the Second Sunday of Advent, 2023. Read through the link.

Presidential Leadership Profile, St. Mary's College

Saint Mary’s College of California seeks a highly experienced, innovative, and people-first leader who is deeply committed to the values embodied in the Lasallian, Catholic, and liberal arts traditions to serve as its next President. Profile through the link.

Advent Greetings from the Black Catholics Seminarians Association

Read through the link for Advent Greetings from the Black Catholics Seminarians Association.

Interview: Dr. Cynthia Bailey Manns, an African-American Laywoman at the Synod

Dr. Valerie Lewis-Mosley and Nate Tinner-Williams discuss with Manns the historic meeting in Rome that left her energized about synodality and the future of the Church. Read through the link.

December 2023 Black Catholic Saint Feast Days