Brief Personal Reflection on Ven. Fr. Tolton
Yesterday, the Tolton Novena for the Spiritual Welfare of the Black American Community wrapped up on the nine days leading up to the 124th anniversary of the death of Fr. Augustus Tolton (July 1-9th). I feel it is good to repost a brief reflection about him that I wrote in the past. Enjoy. I think…
APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2021: Anniversary of Totlon’s first Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Easter Day
April 25, 1886 – Anniversary of Tolton’s first Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on Easter Day, one day after he was ordained to the priesthood. Learn about Ven. Tolton’s life and cause for sainthood as America’s first recognized Black American Catholic priest: https://tolton.archchicago.org/about Pray with Ven. Tolton and let him carry your needs…
APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2021: 135th Anniversary Of Priestly Ordination Of Fr. Tolton
Borrowed from a FB friend: April 24, 2021 is the 135th anniversary of Venerable Augustus Tolton’s ordination to the holy priesthood at Saint John Lateran Basilica in Rome. Father Tolton is the first recognized Black Catholic priest in the USA. His cause for canonization is being promoted. Since Tolton was not welcome in a Roman…
APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2021: 167th Anniversary of the the Birth of Venerable Augustus Tolton
Because yesterday was Holy Week and I have been caught up in all the Holy Week festivities going down in my diocese and my parish I missed to post on this yesterday. Yesterday was the 167th Anniversary of the the Birth of Venerable Augustus Tolton. He was born on April 1, 1854 to Peter Paul…
APRIL – FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON MONTH 2021: Starts Now!
Just I as I said back in March, my apostolate will be celebrating April as Father Augustus Tolton Month this year. This month will be filled with posts about Totlon, his life, and his significance. April is a good month to have a specific celebration of Ven. Tolton for the following reasons: April 1, 1854…
Announcement Regarding BLACKCATHOLIC apostolate in April: Father Augustus Tolton Month
Black History Month may be over, but, just as I have stated before, my apostolate continues to celebrate Black history, culture, and people everyday of the year (especially within the context of our rightful place in the Catholic Church and her history). Nevertheless, signaling out special moments for specific recognition is always welcome on my…
134th Anniversary of Ven. Augustus Tolton’s Ordination as a Priest!
I’ve been so wrapped up in work today, but I can’t let this day go by on my apostolate without acknowledging this. In this month which contains the anniversary of his birth on April 1, today, April 24, is the 134th anniversary of Ven. Augustus Tolton’s spiritual birth as a priest of Jesus Christ for…
166th Anniversary of the Birth of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton
On the 166th anniversary of his birth let us learn about Venerable Father Augustus Tolton who was the first recognized African American Roman Catholic priest in United States history. He was born into slavery in Missouri on April 1, 1854, and his family later escaped to the free state of Illinois. He was raised Catholic…
This Upcoming Week and Month – BLACKCATHOLIC and Ven. Tolton
During upcoming week Wednesday, April 1 will come upon us and this date is important for this apostolate for two reasons. 1. It will be the 2nd year anniversary since I first launched BLACKCATHOLIC on Easter Day 2018. 2. 166th anniversary of Venerable Fr. Tolton’s birth, who is one of the patrons of my apostolate.…
Update on Baby Julian
I received an update about Baby Julian from Father: “He has improved. Probably has cerebral palsy from the damage caused by lack of oxygen and might be blind. They’re hoping he can get off ventilator so they can bring him home. Also hoping he can eat on his own without a feeding tube.” Father is…