Father Augustus Tolton
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond offers it's support of the canonization efforts of Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first American priest of African descent. Most Rev. Joseph Perry was assigned this task by Cardinal Francis George, Archdiocese of Chicago. Please also visit www.toltoncanonization.org for the latest information.
From Slave to Priest,
The Inspirational Story of Father Augustine Tolton
By Caroline Memesath, S.S.F.
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