APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2024: 138th Anniversary of Ven. Tolton’s Ordination to the Priesthood.
“America has been called the most enlightened nation in the world. We shall see whether it deserves that honor. If the United States has never before seen a black priest, it must see one now.” – Cardinal Giovanni Simeoni announcing to the committee deciding where Tolton would be sent in the world after ordination. The…
April: Father Augustus Tolton Month 2024
I’m a little late and I didn’t do this last year but – my apostolate celebrates April as Father Augustus Tolton Month, a celebration that I began a few years or so ago. Augustus Tolton is the first recognized African American Catholic priests in United States history (1854-1897) This month will be filled with posts…
The Church Tolton Was Baptized In (APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022)
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…
Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community (April 1-April 9) [168th Anniversary of The Birth of Tolton] – Day 9: FOR MORE VOCATIONS TO THE PRIESTHOOD, DIACONATE, AND CONSECRATED LIFE FROM THE BLACK COMMUNITY
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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
![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&ssl=1)
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
![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&ssl=1)
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)
![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&ssl=1)
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…
Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community (April 1-April 9) [168th Anniversary of The Birth of Tolton] – Day 5: FOR GOOD EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY (APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022)
![Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community (April 1-April 9) [168th Anniversary of The Birth of Tolton] – Day 5: FOR GOOD EDUCATIONAL 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-5.jpg?resize=1080%2C641&ssl=1)
APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022 The Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community – Day 5 Begin each Prayer with: One Our Father One Apostle’s Creed Three Hail Marys FIFTH PRAYER: FOR GOOD EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY The doors of opportunity in the world are open to all,…
Tolton: A film about the first Black Catholic Priest in the United States (APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022)
I’ve shared this long ago for Black History Month celebrations one time, but it’s still a good share as a primer early on for Augustus Tolton Month for any one of you guys not familiar with him as I begin to celebrate him all April. It is a short film about Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton,…
Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community (April 1-April 9) [168th Anniversary of The Birth of Tolton] – Day 4: FOR PEACE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY (APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022)
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APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2022 The Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community – Day 4 Begin each Prayer with: One Our Father One Apostle’s Creed Three Hail Marys FOURTH PRAYER: FOR PEACE IN THE BLACK COMMUNITY O’ Father Augustus Tolton, servant of Peace, pray for an end of all…