Black Catholics explore liberation theology at USF
James W. Kelly Jr. discusses the USF led pastoral ministry institute for Black Catholics organized by NOBC. The program emphasizes liberation theology and pluralism, urging Church reform to honor cultural identity, dignity, and social justice in black communities. Father John Ford, a newly ordained Black priest, voices urgent reform needs.
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University of San Francisco
USF
National Office of Black Catholics
NOBC
Washington, D.C
Joseph Davis
USF Institute
Society of Mary
Nigeria
Davis
St. Paul
Srace
John Ford
Silver Springs
Timothy Gollob
Holy Cross Church
Dallas
United States
Father Gollob
Tom Miller
Martinsville
Aloisius Zimmerman
Chicago
Ill
Priest Ford outlines ministry shift for Black Catholics
Father Ford argues Black Catholic ministry must blend church and people with social activism. He urges pastors to serve all, including those in trouble with police or courts, and to challenge public morality toward greater racial justice. He emphasizes geographic parishies and service over mere affiliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Ford
Maryland
Christ
Two auxiliary bishops named to Washington See
Pope Paul VI appoints two auxiliary bishops for the Washington archdiocese, including a Black priest. Msgr. Thomas W. Lyons, 90, longtime pastor, and Fr. Eugene A. Marino, 40, Josephite vicar general, were announced by Archbishop Jadot.
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Washington
Paul VI
Maryland
Msgr
Thomas W. Lyons
St. Thomas Apostle Church
Eugene A. Marino
The
Josephite Fathers
Jean Jadot
United States
Marino
Biloxi
Miss
Epiphany Apostolic College
Mary Immaculate Novitiate
Newburge
N.Y
St. Joseph’s Seminary
Catholic University of America
Loyola University
New Orleans
Fordham University
New York
Epiphany College
Washington Archdiocese
Lyons
St. Charles College
Catonsville
St. Mary’s Seminary
Baltimore
Dallas physician sues pro life pickets over clinic harassment
Dr. Duncan McKellar of the Women's Outpatient Clinic in Dallas sues Jesuit College Prep School St. Rita Church St. Rita School and Convent and 14 individuals for $1 million in punitive damages plus $12,000 in actual damages. A temporary restraining order was issued to stop harassment and picketing connected to abortions performed on site. A July 18 hearing will address the suit and alleged $4,000 weekly losses since May 15.
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Duncan McKellar
Jesuit College Prep
St. Rita Church
St. Rita School
Dr. McKellar
McKellar
Dallas
Supreme Court
Jesuit (Prep
Thomas E. Barberito
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Liberation
James W. Kelly Jr
USF Office of Public Relations
Aflice
Maryanna Kelly
Seattle
Tex
His
Brother Davis
Winchester
Cleveland
Memphis
Nobc Board of Directors
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