Beverly Carroll, Ph.D., Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church and Rev. Fr. Cyprian Davis, O.S.B., Ph.D., St. Meinard Archabbey saw a need for a provenance and history of black Catholics in American history. Thus began these writings about the African American presence in the USA and in the Catholic Church.

Feb. 7, 2011 - The feast day of Saint Katharine Drexel is Thursday, March 3, 2011. Born in Philadelphia, Penn., on Nov. 26 1858, Katharine was the second daughter of Francis Anthony Drexel, a wealthy banker, and his wife, Hannah Jane.

By Mary Leisring (March 3, 2010) - During Black History Month this story out of Denver introduces us to yet another saintly woman. To rise out of slavery and then dedicate her life to enhance the quality of life for others continues to inspire. Julia Greeley is such a woman.

Jan. 1, 2010 - A column by Greg DeCuir, parishioner of Cure D'Ars Catholic Church & Knight of Peter Claver

By Mrs. Therese Wilson-Favors, director of the Office of African American Catholic Ministries for the Archdiocese of Baltimore (September 3, 2009, The Catholic Review) - Black Catholics celebrated the 25th Anniversary of the Pastoral Letter “What We have Seen and Heard.” The following article was written by Mrs. Therese Wilson-Favors, Director of the Office of African American Catholic Ministries in the Archdiocese of Baltimore. Wilson-Favors reflects on the continued relevance of the pastoral letter's message, and on the continued call for dynamic evangelization in the Black Community.

July 7, 2007 - Angelita Sims, a parishioner of St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church, speaks proudly of the legacy of Catholic Schools as lived by both herself and her little brother.