Black Elk Canonization

Black Elk Canonization The life, death, and sainthood cause of Nicholas W. Black Elk, a 19th-century Lakota catechist.

"We learn humility and balance from this earth ... Our lives need to be in a circle, not in a square, or a straight line...
01/29/2026

"We learn humility and balance from this earth ... Our lives need to be in a circle, not in a square, or a straight line."

The beauty of this larger-than-life display is in the Johnny Morris' Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium, Springfield, Missouri. Awe inspiring as we walked through the beauty of the badlands, the plains, the buffalo and the life size baby calves. There are several Black Elk displays in this wonderful museum! Servant of God Nicholas, pray for us as we share your words about the county!

Nicholas Black Elk, pray for us!
11/20/2024

Nicholas Black Elk, pray for us!

🚨BREAKING NEWS🚨

Pope Francis announced on November 20, 2024 that he will canonize two young Italian Blesseds, Carlo Acutis (1991-2006) and Pier Giorgio Frassati (1901-1925), during two events to be held in Rome during the 2025 Jubilee.

✨Blessed Carlo Acutis will be canonized during the Jubilee of Teenagers, from April 25 to 27.

✨Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati will be canonized during the Jubilee of Youth, taking place from July 28 to August 3.

All the saints in heaven, pray for us!🙏🏼

See you tommorow in Pine Ridge!
08/16/2024

See you tommorow in Pine Ridge!

Annual Black Elk Pilgrimage June 29th! The Knights of Columbus will be joining us this year! Mass and then a self-pace...
06/21/2024

Annual Black Elk Pilgrimage June 29th! The Knights of Columbus will be joining us this year! Mass and then a self-paced hike up Black Elk Peak! Coming soon - Details on the August 17th Anniversary Mass of Nicholas Black Elk

stopped by the Catholic Diocesan archives this morning to visit Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk! Visit the Black Elk...
10/19/2023

stopped by the Catholic Diocesan archives this morning to visit Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk! Visit the Black Elk Canonization page to find out more!
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Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyo!
10/10/2023

Diocese of Cheyenne, Wyo!

“The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its power, and when they realize at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that its center is really everywhere, it is within each of us.” – Servant of God, Nicholas Black Elk, Oglala Sioux

To learn more about Nicholas Black Elk and his open cause for canonization, go to: https://blackelkcanonization.com/

10/10/2023

“The first peace, which is the most important, is that which comes within the souls of people when they realize their relationship, their oneness with the universe and all its power, and when they realize at the center of the universe dwells the Great Spirit, and that its center is really everywhere, it is within each of us.” – Servant of God, Nicholas Black Elk, Oglala Sioux

To learn more about Nicholas Black Elk and his open cause for canonization, go to: https://blackelkcanonization.com/

August 17, 2023 - 5th Annual Diocesan Memorial Mass!
07/27/2023

August 17, 2023 - 5th Annual Diocesan Memorial Mass!

12/21/2022
10/10/2022

Let every step you take upon this earth be a prayer! Servant of God Nicholas Black Elk, pray for us!!!!

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NICHOLAS BLACK ELK

Believing that Wakan Tanka, the Great Spirit had called him to greater service, be became a Christian who intertwined Lakota and Catholic practices. He prayed regularly with his rosary and pipe and participated in Mass and Lakota traditional Ceremonies. On the feast of St. Nicholas in 1904 he was baptized, and in 1907, the Jesuits appointed him a catechist because of his enthusiasm and excellent memory for learning Scripture and Church teachings. Like St. Paul he travelled widely, preaching, telling stories and writing pastoral letters with Bible verses on good Christian living for the Lakota people to read. Oftentimes he taught the faith by narrating published picture chart called the, “Two Roads Pictorial Ladder Catechism,” which featured the “Good Red Road,” and the “Black Road of Difficulties.” As a catechist, he is credited with leading over 400 Native people to baptism. His books and model lifestyle continue to inspire thousands of people making their spiritual journey.