Why celebrate Black Catholic History Month?
“Sadly, my experience in the Catholic Church is different from yours [a white, Eurocentric Catholic experience].”
Deacon Charles Williams
“Black Catholic history is Catholic history.”
Dr. Shannen Dee Williams, author of Subversive Habits
Below you will find resources for Black Catholic History Month including a turnkey program to engage the “middle pew.”
Parish Engagement of the
“Middle Pew”
The Six Black Catholics on the Path to Sainthood
Support Their Canonization
Black Catholic History in Virginia
Black Catholic Spirituality
Liturgical Resources
Prayers of the Faithful and Liturgical Music
Prayer Resources
Videos and Podcasts
Books and Articles
Adult Formation
Videos and resources that engage groups in discussing racism and the Catholic Church.
Children and Family
Educational activities and resources
BCHM
Websites
Comprehensive resources for Black Catholic History Month
USCCB
Resources from the Unitede States Conference of Catholic Bishops
Virginia Catholics for Racial Justice 