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

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...

“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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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