Jim Coleman

Coleman Stars in ‘Tolton: From Slave to Priest’

Veteran actor portrays the nation’s first African American Catholic Priest Another little-known character in Black History comes to light through Jim Coleman’s portrayal of Father Augustus Tolton. The theatrical drama, “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” features Coleman depicting the commitment and struggles of the first recognized African American Catholic Priest in the U.S. Presented by St. Luke’s Productions, the play completed shows at Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove on Jan. 28 and now continues its nationwide tour to tell the inspiring story of the remarkable Tolton. Coleman, like many others, was initially unaware of Tolton’s historical role, but upon learning