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More than a dozen young adult Black Catholics from across the U.S. met at Xavier University of Louisiana last week to formulate an action plan for evangelization in parishes, dioceses and national organizations.

The message was clear: The Church needs to listen to the voices of young Black Catholics.

Thanks to Nate Tinner-Williams of the Black Catholic Messenger for the reporting.

https://clarionherald.org/news/black-catholic-young-adults-meet-to-plan-evangelization-push

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Praying for our Faithful Shepherd's Soul and Charge to Carry on His Mission. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar. Calling all Prayer Warriors! Please join us as we pray for our Faithful Shepherd's Soul and Charge ourselves to Carry on His Mission! MOST REV. FERDINAND CHERI Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans 1952 - 2023 RECITATION OF THE ROSARY THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 2023 8 pm CT / 6 pm PT / 9 pm ET

"It is with a sad heart that I inform you that Bishop Cheri died this morning.

He has been called home to the Lord. We mourn his death and thank God for his life and ministry.

We will inform you of the funeral arrangements after we have consulted with his family.

May he rest in the arms of the risen Christ."

-Archbishop Aymond

https://uscatholic.org/articles/202302/despite-centuries-of-injustice-the-church-is-worth-fighting-for/

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https://cultural.catholic.edu/resources/bchm.html

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Blacks in Catholic Christianity have a long and vibrant history.

Saint Monica and her son, St. Augustine, are among the many black saints in the Church.

https://www.ncronline.org/blogs/ncr-today/black-saints-monica