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The National Black Catholic Congress
Congress XI
July 19-July 22, 2012
JW Marriott Hotel
Indianapolis, Indiana

Click here to register for free
bus transportation to Congress XI

(Photograph by Karen Callaway, Catholic New World)
Thank you to all of the pilgrims who made the inaugural
Father Augustus Tolton Chicago Pilgrimage
a prayerful and joyful experience.

Black Saints - May

There have been many Black Catholics who devoted their lives, indeed gave up their lives,
for their Catholic faith.  To read more about these courageous and faithful Catholics of the
African Diaspora who have been canonized by the Church
click here.

Below are links to information on illustrious Catholics of the African Diaspora.

 Jean Baptiste Point DuSable

History of Jean Baptiste Point DuSable

Daniel A. Rudd by Rev. Cyprian Davis, OSB

Pierre Toussaint

Mother Henriette Delille

Mother Mary Lange

St. Josephine Bakhita

These are but a few notable Black Catholics. It's worth mentioning that many who
have made extraordinary contributions to the Church have lived ordinary lives
without recognition.  Let's not forget to give thanks for the unhearalded
spiritual giants who have paved the way for us. Please take some time to
learn more about Black Catholic history.  And, be sure to pray for those who
 have gone before us and for those who will follow.  
 FATHER AUGUSTUS TOLTON VIDEO

    

For information on worship
services and community
events, visit the
Office for Black Catholics'
community calendar here!
Please send special worship
services and events in WORD
or PDF format to
inclusion in the OBC
Community Calendar.

EVENTS TO NOTE IN MAY:

Musique de France
South Suburban Chorale
Director, Albert M. Jackson
May 6th, 4:00 p.m.
St. Andrew the Apostle Church
768 Lincoln Ave., Calumet City
For info. call 708-339-1346
Freewill Offering
 
Hales Franciscan
Alumni Gala
May 10th, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Hyatt Regency
125 East Wacker Drive, Chicago
For info. call 312-859-1478
$100 per person
 
2nd Monday Evening
Worship Experience
"Honoring All Women"
May 14th, 7:00 p.m.
St. Benedict the African-West
Catholic Church
7033 S. Honore Street, Chicago
 
St. Benedict the African West
Red, Black & White Ball
May 18th, 6:30 p.m.-Midnight
Crystal Light Banquets
8400 S. Cicero Ave., Burbank
For info. call 773-925-2535 
 
Celebrate Mass with the
Ghanaian Catholic Community
Every Sunday, 1:00 p.m.
Celebrant: Fr. Alex Anaman
St. Ambrose Catholic Church
1012 E. 47th Street, Chicago
 
Celebrate Mass with the
Haitian Catholic Community
Every Sunday, 5:30 p.m. (French)
Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church
2010 E. 79th Street, Chicago
 
Celebrate Mass with the
Igbo Catholic Community 
Every 4th Sunday, 2:30 p.m.
Corpus Christi Catholic Church
4920 S. King Drive, Chicago
 BLACK HISTORY - MAY

This Month in Black History

People of the African Diaspora have made a myriad of contributions to the fabric of American culture.  These gifts include the fields of science, education, civil rights, arts and sports. For example, there are a multitude of inventions patented by Black inventors that we use everyday. Please take some time and read about these marvelous accomplishments.  This Month in Black History: Download Here

  

 Notre Dame Study

Darren W. Davis and Donald B. Pope-Davis

Notre Dame Survey of African American Catholics Offers Important Insights

Darren W. Davis and Donald B. Pope-Davis, Co-Authors

    

 Director's Blog

Read Andrew Lyke's latest blog from the Archdiocese of Chicago's website.

"Are We Peacemakers or Peacekeepers?"