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U.S. bishops’ anti-racism committee leader Bishop Joseph N. Perry says ‘we...

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As the nation marked Juneteenth, the head of the U.S. bishops' anti-racism committee called for renewed efforts to combat the historical legacy of slavery...

Commemorating ‘Juneteenth’ independence, ‘Still we rise’ brings song, prayer, unity in...

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“Still We Rise” in Wilmington, a commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth at St. Elizabeth Church in Wilmington, drew singers and celebrants June 19. Rev. Aaron...

Glenmary Home Missioners gain deeper appreciation for historic struggle of African...

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala.  -- This Juneteenth holiday a group of Glenmary Home Missioners will have a deeper appreciation for the historic struggle of African Americans...

Diocesan Ministry of Black Catholics to commemorate Juneteenth at St. Elizabeth...

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The Ministry of Black Catholics for the Diocese of Wilmington will hold “Still We Rise,” a commemoration and celebration of Juneteenth, on June 19...

Harriet Tubman provides example in addressing modern-day injustices, Therese Wilson Favors...

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WILMINGTON — Juneteenth is more than a celebration. It is a reminder that the work for justice is not complete and a call to...

Juneteenth federal holiday — a call for ‘the beloved community,’ in...

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Building a "beloved community" -- a term popularized by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. -- requires faith, the courage to "rediscover the...

Juneteenth celebration with Therese Wilson Favors set for June 21 at...

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Therese Wilson Favors, the former director of African American Ministries for the Archdiocese of Baltimore, will deliver the keynote address at the Juneteenth celebration...

Juneteenth is a call to action as well as celebration, Philadelphia...

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WILMINGTON — Juneteenth is not merely a celebration, but a call to action for all Catholics and all Americans, a prominent Philadelphia priest said...

Black Catholic Ministry of the Diocese of Wilmington to host Juneteenth...

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The Ministry for Black Catholics of the Diocese of Wilmington will host a Juneteenth celebration at St. Joseph's Church, 1012 N. French Street in...