Office for Black Catholics
Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, “Whom shall I send? Who will go for us? And I said, ”Here I am, Lord. Send me.” ~ Isaiah 6:8, Official scripture of the National Black Catholic Congress.
The Office celebrates the community, contributions and heritage of black Catholics of all ages.
Black Catholic Saints inspire us. Learn more.
“Welcome to the Office for Black Catholics! We work to attract and retain black Catholics and promote inclusion by sharing the richness of the black culture with the Catholic community at large.” ~ Pam Harris, Coordinator
Dates to Remember
- Saturday, February 25, 2012, 11:00 am. Black History Month Event See flyer for details
- March 3, 2012, 5:30 pm. Feast of Saint Katharine Drexel. Saint Mark, Virginia Beach. See flyer
- March 10, 2012, 9:00 am. Prayer Breakfast. Sister Eva Lumas, Keynote Speaker. Cost: $20.00. Flyer
- March 16-18, 2012. Arusi, "A Celebration of Married Life". Flyer
- April 29 - May 2, 2012, St. Gerard - Roanoke, Fr. Maurice Nutt, Revivalist
- Save the Date: Evangelization Conference, Guest Speaker, Deacon Alex Jones. Cost $100.00. Holy Rosary Catholic Church
News & Events
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See special events on the Celebrations page.
View the executive summary of the 2011 National Black Catholic Survey, a study commissioned by the National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame's Institute of Church Life and the Office of the President. Visit the NBCC website for more detailed information about this historical document.
National Black Catholic Congress, Congress XI-Faith Engaged: Empower. Equip. Evangelize. Celebrating 25 years of "What We Have Seen and Heard". July 19-22, 2012. To learn more about a delegation from the Diocese of Richmond please contact Pam Harris, pharris@richmonddiocese.org or (804) 622-5104.
Calendar of Events: All are welcome and encouraged to participate in the events and activities listed. These events are devised to bring all cultures together and celebrate the rich diversity of our community. Please click on link below.