News - African American Pastoral Center

Join Emmy-nominated producer and award-winning author Dr. Ansel Augustine as he discusses his new book, Praying With Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins. Dr. Augustine's book has been described as a "rallying cry" for those who believe that faith should be expressed openly. During the discussion, he will share insights from his ministry roots in New Orleans and his current role at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in Washington, DC. He will explain how these experiences relate to the Jesuit value of *cura personalis* (care and understanding for each person) and how they contribute to the mission of being co-creators for a better world.

In a world where narratives often focus on challenges and adversity our Homecoming Celebration of Unspeakable Joy and Unshakeable Faith will emerge as a Beacon of Hope and Fellowship in East Oakland.

Brian Swanson, Principal of St. David of Wales School, and Dr. Chiquita T. Tuttle, Director of the African American Pastoral Center, presented two students at St. David of Wales with scholarships for the 2025-2026 School Year.

The AAPC shares the following invitation for music ministers, cantors, clergy, choir members, and other liturgical leaders of the Diocese of Oakland African American Catholic Community to join NPM and to become active in the Oakland Chapter. Details through the link.