Catholicism Through a Colored Lens
Yesterday was the feast day Black Catholic saint St. Martin de Porres. And his feast day is a great way to kick off Black Catholic history month! Saint Martin sanctified Black Catholic history! Born: December 9, 1579 Died: November 3, 1639 Canonized: May 6, 1962 by Pope St. John XXIII Feast Day: November 3 Patronage:…
And with the start of November we enter into that glorious month celebrated as Black Catholic History Month! My apostolate annually celebrates this good month to share even more so the history of Black Catholics in both American history and in world history. Happy 33th Anniversary to Black Catholic History Month; it began in 1990.…
I was recently took part in a brief interview by the student-ran Cougar Cast a live weekly school TV newscast show filmed out of St. Thomas More Catholic High School in Lafayette, LA. Their show focuses on school announcements, important news, sports and weather, but sometimes that have special themed episodes like the one I…
Happy Black History Month from BLACKCATHOLIC! BHM is dedicated to the celebration of African Americans, our history, community, leaders, culture, and achievements. It also celebrates how African American history is an essential part of the history of the United States in general. Since its inception my apostolate has always taken part in celebrating BHM especially…
And with the start of November we enter into that glorious month celebrated as Black Catholic History Month! My apostolate annually celebrates this good month to share even more so the history of Black Catholics in both American history and in world history. Happy 32th Anniversary to Black Catholic History Month; it began in 1990.…
Augustus John Tolton was born on April 1, 1854 to Peter Paul Tolton and Martha Jane Tolton also had siblings. An older brother, Charles Tolton, born in 1853 and a younger sister, Anne Tolton, born in 1859. He was baptized in a small church called St. Peter’s on May 29, 1854 by Fr. John O’Sullivan…
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The Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community – Day 9 Begin each Prayer with: One Our Father One Apostle’s Creed Three Hail Marys NINTH PRAYER: FOR MORE VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD, DIACONATE, AND CONSECRATED LIFE FROM THE BLACK COMMUNITY O’ Father Augustus Tolton intercede for us and pray that as the…
![Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community (April 1-April 9) [168th Anniversary of The Birth of Tolton] – Day 8: FOR MORE CATHOLIC EVANGELISTS TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY](https://i0.wp.com/theblackcatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Tolton-Novena-April-8.jpg?resize=1080%2C641)
The Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community – Day 8 Begin each Prayer with: One Our Father One Apostle’s Creed Three Hail Marys EIGHTH PRAYER: FOR MORE CATHOLIC EVANGELISTS TO THE BLACK COMMUNITY O’ Father Augustus Tolton, who always sought out new opportunities to reach out to the community, pray O’…
![Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community (April 1-April 9) [168th Anniversary of The Birth of Tolton] – Day 7: FOR THE END OF ABORTION IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY](https://i0.wp.com/theblackcatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Tolton-Novena-April-7.jpg?resize=1080%2C641)
The Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community – Day 7 Begin each Prayer with: One Our Father One Apostle’s Creed Three Hail Marys SEVENTH PRAYER: FOR THE END OF ABORTION IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY Far too much treasure of the Black community in America has been lost through the tragedy of…
![Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community (April 1-April 9) [168th Anniversary of The Birth of Tolton] – Day 6: FOR GAINFUL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY (APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022)](https://i0.wp.com/theblackcatholic.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Tolton-Novena-April-6.jpg?resize=1080%2C641)
APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022 The Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community – Day 6 Begin each Prayer with: One Our Father One Apostle’s Creed Three Hail Marys SIXTH PRAYER: FOR GAINFUL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY O’ Father Augustus Tolton, as we seek your intercession for the…