Delores Moore, one of the leaders of the national campaign, said it started when parishioners serving the African American community realized only a few people knew about the lives of these African American holy men and women, who despite their struggles with systemic racism, remained loyal to God.
Grassroots effort calls on pope to canonize six Black sainthood candidates
Everyone is called to be a witness
The church in the United States will once again observe the Fortnight for Freedom from June 21 to July 4. This two-week period is an opportunity […]
Relic tour will highlight saints’ courage, religious liberty
Relics of St. Thomas More and St. John Fisher, two 16th-century martyrs who exemplified courage and conviction in the face of persecution, are coming to St. […]