February 22, 2019
Black Catholic Ministry Commission, African Catholic Committee, Archdiocese of Milwaukee
Due to inclement weather, we had approximately 73 people in attendance for this 3rd annual celebration of culture and thanksgiving.
Demographics:
Age:
Children/youth under 17 = 15/21%
Young adults 18–39 35/48%
Adults 40 + 21/ 29%
Race:
21 White - 29% 52 Black - 71%
People gathered to praise and thank God for the blessings in their lives. Fr. Peter Patrick Kimani was the main celebrant, and the Voices of Africa Choir provided the music. Participants shared their blessings during the prayers of the faithful which carried over into fellowship conversations. Testimonies of gratitude and songs of praise were shared after a community meal.
The event was well publicized in the Catholic Herald and throughout the Archdiocese. All were welcomed to attend.
