On the Road to Sainthood: Leaders of African Descent | USCCB
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Venerable Augustus Tolton was the first U.S. Roman Catholic priest publicly known to be black when he was ordained in 1886. A former slave who was baptized and ...
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The Church in the United States is greatly blessed by the contributions of Black Catholics and the legacy of holiness of so many men and women of color. These men and women lived lives that are worthy of our study and emulation. ... Google Books
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These commemorations allow an opportunity to highlight the Saints of African descent and the virtuous souls who were members of the Black Catholic Community.