News - African American Pastoral Center

Dr. Shannen Dee Williams wins Wesley-Logan Prize for book on Black nuns

Williams also won the 2022 Letitia Woods Brown Award for Best Book in African American Women's History from the Association of Black Women Historians. More from the Black Catholic Messenger newsletter through the link.

Young Adult Catholics Sought for 2024 Eucharistic Pilgrimage

Applications are now open for perpetual pilgrims on the 2024 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, comprised of four routes leading to Indianapolis next summer for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. The full pilgrimage schedules have not been announced, but multiple routes will include stops related to Black Catholics. More information through the link.

Seat At The Table: St. Patrick, St. Benedict and St. Columba

You are cordially invited to attend a presentation on the African American Pastoral Center and an opportunity to share your ideas and spiritual needs, and to offer your support through listening as we build this Faith Formation and Evangelization center. We will engage in idea sharing with the purpose of listening, connecting, and offering support to strengthen our African American community within the Diocese of Oakland.

Honoring our Notables, St. Louis Bertrand

Celebrate our National Black Catholic History Month at St. Louis Bertrand Catholic Church every Sunday in the month of November. Celebrate Mass at 9:00 a.m.

NPM celebrates the Black Catholic men and women who have shaped our faith and life in the Church, especially during the month of November. Helpful resources, videos, music and podcasts through the link.

November 2023 Black Catholic Saint Feast Days

Click through the link for a list of Black Saint Feast Days in November.

Saints of Ethnic Communities of the Diocese - October

We enthusiastically encourage and invite a representative of EACH of the communities to submit the name and year of death information for saints of their ethnic group for the entire year. (*Note: Accuracy of information included here is entirely the responsibility of those submitting it.)

October 2023 Black Saint Feast Days

Click through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of October.

St. Benedict's October 2023 Events Calendar

Thrive in your faith at St. Benedict's with events throughout the month of October. Schedule through the link.

September 2023 Black Saints Feast Days

Click through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of September.

“The Sixtieth Anniversary of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom: Keeping the Dream Alive” was held on August 28, 2023. A video recording of the dialogue along with resources are available through the link.

60th Anniversary March on Washington for Civil Rights - Live Stream

August 28, 2023, marks the 60th Anniversary of the historic March on Washington for civil rights. On Saturday, August 26th, a commemorative 60th anniversary march will take place with a program from 8:00am - 1pm, and the march 1pm-3pm ET.

St. Benedict Rite of Christian Initiation, August Classes

RCIA (RITES OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION) ARE YOU SOMEONE OR DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO… • Has expressed an interest in learning more about the Catholic faith? • Was baptized Catholic as a child, but has not celebrated the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist? We offer an opportunity to come together in a small group to learn more about our faith. More information through the link.

Pray the Rosary with the St. Benedict Prayer Warriors

PRAY THE ROSARY The St. Benedict Prayer Warriors and members of St. Bernadette Church in Los Angeles, CA, pray THE ROSARY and read SCRIPTURE every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM. on Zoom. Details through the link.

July 2023 Black Saint Feast Days

Details through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of August.

August 2023 Black Saint Feast Days

Details through the link for Black Saint Feast Days in the month of August.

Apollo Regacho awarded Knights of Peter Claver Scholarship

Bishop O'Dowd student Apollo Regacho has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Knights of Peter Claver, Fr. Jay Matthews Council #336 Scholarship. Read his inspiring essay through the link.

Pope Francis has advanced the sainthood cause of Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, a Black religious sister who founded the country’s first African American religious congregation in Baltimore in 1829. Read the article from the Catholic News Agency through the link.

Institute for Black Catholic Studies Announces Dates for Summer 2023 Session

The nation's Black Catholic graduate theology program has set final dates for its next session, to be held June 25 - July 14, 2023, in New Orleans at the nation's Catholic HBCU. Details through the link.

Chancery Names Dr. Chiquita Tuttle to new African American Pastoral Center Post

The Chancery Office of the Diocese of Oakland is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Chiquita T. Tuttle as Coordinator for the African American Pastoral Center (AAPC). Read more about Dr. Tuttle and the AAPC through the link.