Black Catholic Messenger

From Black Catholic Messenger, a curation of events celebrating 2026 Juneteenth in the Catholic tradition, those organized by Catholics, or being held in a Catholic venue.

Tulio Huggins responds to a podcast episode from Catholic priests on Pride Month, writing that a myopic view of LGBTQ+ people has no place in the church.

Tamika Royes suggests that Black Catholic women can help revive the Catholic Church — if only they are permitted to make full use of their gifts.

Tulio Huggins reflects on a trip to the tomb of Venerable Pierre Toussaint, one of the nation's seven Black Catholics on the road to sainthood.

Simoa Barros writes on a lesser-known animated flick from the late Michael Sporn that tells of a young Black girl who navigates her world in living color.

The Jackson Diocese will formally close the first phase of Bowman's canonization process in February, marking the beginning of the Roman phase.

Sociologist Tia Noelle Pratt's new book, Black and Catholic: Racism, Identity, and Religion, is "an unapologetic statement in scholarly form that we, Black Catholics, are here and we matter," writes Rana Irby.

A national listing of Church-relevant events honoring the life and legacy of the African-American martyr slain for the cause of civil rights.

"For many Black Catholics, the issue is not whether the Church moved to combat racial harm," writes Efran Menny. "But rather if the response was sufficient to meet the powerful wave of forces so adamant on preserving the status quo, keeping Black people out of mobility and access to opportunity."

Fan favorites and category mainstays are among the international crop of Catholic-connected Black artists looking to win on music's biggest night.

Dr. Chris Cruz on the recent HBO drama following a former Catholic priest who is now in law enforcement—and overwhelming interpersonal trouble.

Looking for an in-person or virtual event celebrating Black Catholic History Month this November? We've got you covered.

Election night results are in, and a pair of prominent races stand as microcosms of a youth-fueled Democratic wave that swept through the nation in an off-year temperature test amid the second Trump administration.

The matching funds will support the historic Black parish's capital campaign, with the end goal of an onsite African American heritage center

Linda Lysakowski recounts a recent trip to the birthplace of and commemorative sites honoring the nation's first openly Black Catholic priest.

Daryl Grigsby on the burning need for ordained female ministry to honor Christian tradition and enliven a stagnant, monolithic permanent diaconate.

NABCA president Fr. Reginald Norman says the tragic shooting has led to threats against free speech—especially that of African Americans.

Charlie Kirk didn't deserve to be shot, but we shouldn't make him into a martyr or an example of Christian compassion and discourse. But that's what Bishop Robert Barron has tried to do, writes Tulio Huggins.

After conservative backlash, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has pulled from the internet an essay by an African-American bishop on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Bishop Robert Barron praised the late Charlie Kirk after Kirk's shooting death Sept. 10. Barron spoke glowingly of the controversial activist despite Kirk's various political positions that conflict with Catholic teaching.