Surviving Catholic clerical sex abuse is not new, and it's not White.
Christopher Gurley on the stories of Black Catholic survivors—a demographic often forgotten in the push to address the Church's living scourge.
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Archdiocese of Chicago sues claimants who alleged abuse at Black Catholic parish
Two defendants are among some 30 individuals alleged to have conspired in filing false claims against notoriously former priest Daniel McCormack.
Stray bullet hits new chapel at Loyola High School in Detroit
The Black Catholic all-boys school dedicated its St. Peter Claver Chapel five days before a shooting damaged a window at the new worship space.
Majority-minority Rosemont College to merge with Villanova University
The Philadelphia-area Catholic school has faced financial concerns for more than a decade and emerged from an accreditation crisis in 2023.
Two Black Catholics running to fill Texas' vacant U.S. House seat
Former Houston City Councilman Amanda Edwards and Isaiah Martin will face the already heavily endorsed Harris County Attorney Christian Menefee.
Minority-serving Catholic school in Albany Diocese to close
All Saints Catholic Academy will close at the end of the current school year, and Blessed Sacrament School will lose grades six through eight.
XULA women's basketball conquers William Carey for first-ever trip to third round of NAIA Tournament
The nation's Catholic HBCU dominated its first appearance in the round of 32 since 2021, holding their opponent to just 27.6% from the field.
Transcript: Cardinal Gregory's homily at dedication of Sister Thea Bowman Catholic Student Center chapel at Howard University
The nation's African-American cardinal blessed the new HBCU edifice in Washington during the final week of Black History Month.
'Hip-Hop Mass' brings African-American Catholic flair in Atlanta
The new composition premiered this month in Georgia at the Lyke House Catholic Center, with a planned expansion due in the coming months.
Review: 'The Colors Within' is a Catholic-themed anime film with serious musical flair
Nate Tinner-Williams says the movie is remarkable in its willingness to explore teen angst and spirituality with, shall we say, uncolored glasses.
Xavier University of Louisiana adds rowing—sport's first co-ed HBCU team
The sport, whose XULA club team has made waves since its establishment in 2023, continues to gain popularity at the Black Catholic university.
How a Black Catholic school choir reminded me about the joy of prayer
Tamika Royes on her experience with international faith in action, featuring young men from historic St. Augustine High School in New Orleans.
Three minority-serving Catholic schools in the Bronx to close
The move comes six months after two of the schools, operated for a decade by Partnership Schools, were reacquired by the Archdiocese of New York.
Review: 'I'm Still Here' brings government corruption home on the silver screen
Nate Tinner-Williams reviews the new film depicting a family interrupted by the machinations of a U.S.-backed military regime in 1970s Brazil.
XULA women's basketball has historic undefeated streak
The Catholic HBCU is 18-0 on the season and ranked in the NAIA top 25 coaches poll for the first time in nearly a decade.
Aaliyah Barbie doll sells out on birthday of late singer
The commemorative figurine comes amid renewed interest in the singer's catalog and in her enduring impact on the R&B genre even after her death.