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Black Catholics are leaving the church. Why?
Black Catholics are leaving the church. Why? Despite high levels of religious commitment, Black Catholics are abandoning the church. CATHOLIC VOICES FATHER BRYAN MASSINGALE Published June 1, 2021 In February, the Pew Research Center published the most comprehensive...
Celebrating 25 Years of Priesthood
On Pentecost Sunday and the anniversary of Saint Katharine Drexel Parish (May 23, 2021), Fr. Oscar Pratt celebrated his 25th Ordination in the priesthood. Special guests joining in this celebration were Cardinal Sean O’Malley, Oscar Pratt Senior (Fr. Pratt’s Dad and...
TUESDAYS WITH MERTON WITH FR. BRYAN N. MASSINGALE
Merton, Malcolm X, and Catholic Engagement with Black Lives Matter March 9, 2021. Catholic Engagement with the Black Lives Matter movement has been hesitant, at best. At worst, Catholic leaders deride it with virulent opposition and denigration. As the Movement for...
Faith Among Black Americans
On Thursday, February 25th, Fr. Bryan Massingale, Dr. Tia Noelle Pratt, along with researchers from the Pew Research Center, discussing their just-released report on "Faith Among Black Americans" and what it reveals about Black Catholics. This comprehensive report is...
Archdiocese of Boston Annual Catholic Appeal 2021
The Catholic Appeal is the annual fund that supports more than 50 central ministries that enrich parish life, Catholic schools, and the lives of those who turn to the Church for assistance. The St. Katharine Drexel Catholic Appeal Team invites you to: Visit...
The Cry of an Angry Black Man in a World Sick with Racism
Father Chisholm delivered the homily "The Cry of an Angry Black Man in a World Sick with Racism" at the Black History Month Mass celebrated at St. Patrick’s Cathedral on Feb. 7, 2021. To watch the video of Father Chisholm delivering this homily open this news article...
His Eminence Wilton Cardinal Gregory, first African American cardinal, on Joe Biden, race and COVID-19
WASHINGTON (RNS) — It has been barely two weeks since Wilton Gregory, the archbishop of Washington, D.C., returned from Rome, where Pope Francis made him the first African American cardinal in history. The groundbreaking title change comes in a year filled with...
Fr. Oscar’s Message – Bulletin January 17, 2021
My Dear St. Katharine Drexel Parish Family, After the insurrection at the United States Capitol building and the president led attempted coup d’état, the response of many civic and religious leaders was to put out a statement condemning the unlawful actions, insisting...
Sister Marie Therese Browne, SCN, Celebrates Her Golden Jubilee
Message from Fr. Oscar “Plenty Good News!” – Bulletin, January 10, 2021 My Dear St. Katharine Drexel Parish family, In the Book of the Prophet Isaiah, the Lord says, “Here is my servant whom I uphold, my chosen one with whom I am pleased, upon whom I have put my...
Phase 9 of Disciples in Mission
January 2021 St. Katharine Drexel Parish will be participating in Phase 9 of Disciples in Mission. You will find more information on the Archdiocese of Boston website. https://www.bostoncatholic.org/virtual-evangelization