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In November 2025, we had the distinct privilege of welcoming Fr. Boxie as our esteemed Keynote Speaker at our National Black Catholic History Month event, a gathering that holds significant importance within our community.

Congratulations Father Robert Boxie !

In November 2025, we had the distinct privilege of welcoming Fr. Boxie as our esteemed Keynote Speaker at our National Black Catholic History Month event, a gathering that holds significant importance within our community. This annual event celebrates the rich heritage and contributions of Black Catholics throughout history.

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Office of Racial Harmony

Sister Thea Bowman

Members of the Archdiocese of St. Louis Office of Racial Harmony and Black Catholic Ministries joined the Diocesan Phase Closing Ceremony for Cause of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman in Jackson, Mississippi in February of 2026.

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Office of Racial Harmony

I Will Live Until I Die

A musical, based on the life of Sister Thea Bowman, will be performed March 5 to 8 at COCA.

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St. Louis Review

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Jesus replied: “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”
Matthew 22:37-40

Upcoming Events

Sat, Sep 12
Creation Care Summit: Living Water Confluence of Hope & Action
Cardinal Rigali Center
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Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Cardinal Rigali Center, 20 Archbishop May Dr, St. Louis, MO 63119, USA
Join us as we learn from experts, advocates, and clergy committed to helping us better care for each other and our sacred Earth!
Sun, Sep 13
Taste of Unity 2026
St. Norbert Catholic Church
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Sep 13, 2026, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
St. Norbert Catholic Church, 16455 New Halls Ferry Road, Florissant, MO 63031, USA
Food & Fellowship Noon to 3pm
Sat, Oct 03
Safari Ya Imani
St. Charles Lwanga Center (Old St. Rita)
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Oct 03, 2026, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
St. Charles Lwanga Center (Old St. Rita), 8240 Washington St, St. Louis, MO 63114, USA
Grades 6–12: You’re invited! Join our OCIA, Bible Study & Confirmation Program to explore your faith, ask questions, and grow as a disciple. REGISTRATION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2026
Thu, Oct 15
The Rock I Stand On
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel
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Oct 15, 2026, 5:00 PM – Oct 18, 2026, 10:00 AM
Sheraton Birmingham Hotel, 2101 Richard Arrington Jr Blvd N, Birmingham, AL 35203, USA
The Rock I Stand On, The Strength Behind It All Matt 7:24-27
Sat, Nov 07
The Umoja Circle: After A Merger
St. Charles Lwanga Center (Old St. Rita)
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Nov 07, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
St. Charles Lwanga Center (Old St. Rita), 8240 Washington St, St. Louis, MO 63114, USA
Celebrate Black Catholic History Month! The Umoja Circle…A Black Catholic Community Synodal Process for Parish Renewal After a Merger *RSVP/Registration is only for those staying for lunch