“For the brother and sister of our Brother Jesus Christ are brother and sister to us.” Brothers and Sisters to Us, U.S. Catholic Bishops, 1979
Please join the Office for Black Catholics (OBC) and the Office of Social Ministries (OSM) for our monthly “Rosary for Racial Justice and Reconciliation”. OBC and OSM will be hosting these monthly rosaries throughout 2018. This rosary is meant to aid in our efforts toward racial harmony through prayer, the first step in addressing and eliminating the sin of racism that wounds the family of God. To join via teleconference: (844) 572-5683, ext. 4828689.
“Know Yourself to Share Yourself”
The 15th Annual National Black Catholic Men’s Conference provides a forum for African American males and youth to discern the critical issues and challenges facing them in the community. It also provides an environment of mentorship and support for those seeking a vocation in priesthood, brotherhood and the diaconate.
November 2nd till November 4th, 2018
Cost:
- $150 (Single Occupancy)
- $230 (Double Occupancy- fee is for 2 people)
- $65 (Commuter-no hotel accommodations)
Your lodging accommodations will be made by the Office for Black Catholics
This retreat is for all who are looking to spend a weekend of empowerment and encouragement. Click here to Register Today!
The Archdiocese of Washington has partnered with Washington-area Catholic entities and the regional dioceses to host this stateside celebration of World Youth Day in Washington. Young adults from across the region have been invited to gather for this event.
Panama in the Capital will be held on Saturday, Jan. 26 from 11 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. on the campus of The Catholic University of America at 620 Michigan Avenue, N.E., with accompanying events at the adjoining Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception and at the nearby Saint John Paul II National Shrine.
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The fee includes your transportation to the event departing from the Pastoral Center on Saturday 26, 2019 at 8:00 am
Give us a call if you have any further questions.
Promoting intercultural dialogue.
The Catholic Diocese of Richmond has the honor of inviting Father Kenneth Gaddy C.Ss.R from the Archdiocese of Baltimore to be our keynote speaker for this talk. He will dive into the history of the Redemptorist priests in the Diocese of Richmond and their work, impact and accomplishments with Black Catholics. We will also have food and live music! All are welcome!
This program will be carried out at a parish level to build an intercultural parish team. They will be made up of parish leadership (including the pastor) and other members of their choosing from the main cultures present at the parish. Their goals are to create partnerships with church and community leaders, follow up the experiences of encounter with small groups whose purpose is to grow in their relationship with each other and deepening their understanding by collaborating on projects involving awareness building, advocacy or action in the community.
This retreat offers a great opportunity to learn, reflection and prayer. Take time to be with the Lord.
The theme will be “The commonality of Asian spirituality” .
