African American Catholic

First African American priest being considered for sainthood

Frances Cardinal George of Chicago announced yesterday that he is appointing a commission to gather information about Fr. Augustus Tolton, the first known African-American Catholic priest. Cardinal George said Tolton’s prayer and assistance can help us be “a more united church.” Tolton escaped from slavery at the beginning of the Civil War, and was baptized … Read more

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