he Diocese of St. Petersburg observed Black Catholic History month last fall with two special events.
Students in Sr. Rana's middle school religion class at Red Cloud Indian School got a classroom visit from Fr. Brad Held, SJ, during National Catholic Schools Week in January.
Permanent Deacon candidate Bill White was one of three men installed at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Rapid City.
Sacred Heart began the school year with the theme “I am a Bucket Filler”. The children are encouraged to fill their buckets with acts of kindness, good behavior, positive words, and community service.
While not a requirement to choose one as a Confirmation name, most students do in fact choose them, in the fascination and pride in knowing more than they knew about these legacies.
As the pastor, I am convinced of the importance of getting valuable resources to our parishioners (and non-parishioners), many of which I believe change hearts and minds.
“The Phoenix and the Ashes.” At each of the three showings parishioners told many stories about our history and ancestors.
The purpose of the newsletter is to focus on information related to the African American Catholic community in the Diocese of Charlotte.
Inspiration comes in many forms.