Our Partners
We are proud to collaborate with dedicated Archdiocesan ministries, local committees, and organizations committed to our cause. Together with the St. Charles Lwanga Center, our partners serve as vital bridges for racial equity, cultural connection, and direct resources across the St. Louis region and beyond.
Our network includes key organizations such as the Office of Racial Harmony and Black Catholic Ministries, the Interracial Relations Committee (IRC), and the National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC). We also partner with Nia Kuumba, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and Zeeoma.
Please check out eat organization below to see their specific mission and resources offered.
Archdioceses
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The Office of Racial Harmony and Black Catholic Ministries is an Archdiocesian official resource and outreach unit dedicated to fostering racial equity, building relationships across ethnic and racial boundaries, and supporting the Black Catholic community.
Interracial Relations Committee (IRC)
The IRC or formally known as the North City Deanery Interracial Relations Committee (IRRC) is a local Catholic group in the Archdiocese of St. Louis formed to address systemic racism, build cross-racial relationships, and foster healing.
Organizations
The National Black Catholic Congress (NBCC) refers to the local participation, implementation, and pastoral planning that connects Black Catholics in St. Louis to the national movement supporting African American Roman Catholics.
Nia Kuumba is a ministry in the Archdiocese dedicated to supporting African and African American women.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul’s St. Louis location serves as its U.S. national headquarters. Thousands of Vincentian volunteers provide personalized assistance and material aid to people and families facing poverty, crisis, and financial hardship.
Zeeoma is a Black-owned curated African concept store and non-profit collective that acts as a cultural and trade bridge between St. Louis, Missouri, and Lagos, Nigeria.