Wilton D. Gregory Installed as Archbishop of D.C.
May 30, 2019
It was a ceremony that was heavy on style, formality and tradition as The Most Reverend Wilton D. Gregory was installed as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Washington.
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Roman Catholic Church
Murry Leads Catholic Church’s Committee Against Racism
February 21, 2018
The Catholic Church has joined the nationwide effort to battle intolerance and bigotry with the establishment of the Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism. Formed last August by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the committee is headed by Bishop George V. Murry, S.J., one of eight active African American bishop in the international denomination. As part of his mandate to engage the Catholic Church and society in uniting to find solutions to discriminatory attitudes, Murry spoke in Los Angeles on Feb. 13 as part of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies’ Tom and Julie Condon Lecture Series at USC.
Coleman Stars in ‘Tolton: From Slave to Priest’
January 31, 2018
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
Adams Honored as Oldest Active Catholic Deacon on West Coast
May 10, 2017
At the young age of 95, Emile Adams, Jr., continues to share his time and talents with his family, church and community. His motto is, “When someone asks me to do something, then there must be a need.” Supplying the needs of others is a lifelong trait of Adams, who was honored recently as the oldest active deacon on the west coast in the Roman Catholic Church. L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the L.A. County Board of Supervisors issued certificates of appreciation saluting Adams’ deaconate career. Described by friends as “a man of great faith, surprising humor and enormous energy,”