CDR- Office for Black Catholics

06/05/2026

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06/03/2026

Join us in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from June 3 -11 as we prepare for the Consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart.

06/03/2026

St. Charles Lwanga and Companions, Pray for us, Amen

05/29/2026

Praying for our brothers and the Josephites

The Josephites joyfully celebrate the ordination of two new priests, giving thanks to God for their generous response to the call of discipleship and service. As they begin their priestly ministry, we ask the faithful to join us in praying that the Holy Spirit guide and strengthen them as they proclaim the Gospel, celebrate the sacraments, and serve God's people. We invite all who are able to participate in this special celebration through the livestream at youtube.com/. Please keep these newly ordained priests, their families, and the Josephite community in your prayers.

05/29/2026

The BSMIC Music Ministry, under the direction of Sammie Logan, welcomes choir members, old and new, as we make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

05/21/2026

May the Soul of Bishop Ricard rest in peace, Amen

🙏🏾 Our Lady of Grace Mourns the Passing of His Excellency Bishop John H. Ricard, S.S.J. 🙏🏾

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of His Excellency Bishop John H. Ricard, S.S.J., Superior General of the Society of St. Joseph of the Sacred Heart (The Josephites). The sad event took place on Wednesday evening. Funeral arrangements are pending at this time.

With profound sorrow, we join the Josephite Community and the faithful across the nation in mourning the loss of a faithful servant of God and dedicated shepherd of the Church.

As Superior General of The Josephites, Bishop Ricard faithfully led the Josephite Fathers and Brothers with wisdom, humility, and a deep commitment to serving the African American Catholic community. A native of Louisiana, his life of ministry, leadership, and evangelization inspired countless people throughout the Church.

We are deeply grateful for his dedicated service to God’s people, his unwavering faith, and his lifelong commitment to the mission of the Josephites.

Please keep the Josephite Society, Bishop Ricard’s family, friends, and all who mourn his passing in your prayers.

May the soul of Bishop Ricard and the souls of all the departed Josephites rest in the peace of Christ. Amen.

“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him.”

05/11/2026

Auxiliary Bishop-elect Robert Boxie III of Washington will be consecrated July 7 at the National Shrine Basilica, the archdiocese has announced.

He is set to become the nation's youngest Catholic prelate and the latest such African-American in D.C. https://www.blackcatholicmessenger.org/bishop-elect-boxie-consecration-date/