St Martin de Porres Society-Holy Cross Bx

02/25/2026

Read about the 7 African Americans on the path to Sainthood:

At present, there are no canonized African American saints. However, the Church honors many Black saints from other nations, including St. Josephine Bakhita,...

02/25/2026

02/24/2026

Our Mass was mentioned in The Good Newsroom!

Holy Cross Church Bronx Catholic Soundview held a Black History Month Mass on Sunday, February 22.

“As we commemorate this month, let us at the same time honor and celebrate those whose contributions have shaped the history of this country, and ask ourselves: how can we contribute to shaping the next generation? This is a challenge we have now,” Father Paulinus Abose, Sch.P., who celebrated the Mass, said during his homily. “But we are facing this challenge with a lot of courage, knowing that the Lord faced challenges and dominated them. We are therefore asking for his spirit to accompany us."

Read the article:
https://thegoodnewsroom.org/black-history-month-mass-celebrated-sunday-at-holy-cross-in-the-bronx/

Photo: Armando Machado/The Good Newsroom

02/24/2026

Cyprian Davis, O.S.B., was a prominent figure in the American church after the Second Vatican Council due to, among other achievements, his scholarship on Black Catholics, theology, spirituality, pastoral care, Black women religious in the United States and the multifaceted history of Black Christia...

02/23/2026

The St Martin de Porres Society of Holy Cross Church Bronx Catholic Soundview

02/23/2026

More scenes from our 3rd Annual Black History Mass.

02/23/2026

Scenes from our Third Annual Black History Month Mass yesterday! The worst of the weather stayed away until nightfall, thanks be to God!

02/20/2026

Don't forget. See you this Sunday!

12/31/2025

Save the date!

12/29/2025

SOG Thea Bowman, pray for us!

Today we remember the birthday of Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman. May her joyful witness to the Gospel continue to inspire us.

Sister Thea, pray for us.

11/25/2025