Venerable Father Augustus Tolton

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Venerable Father Augustus Tolton Augustus Tolton (1854-1897), first recognizably African-American ordained to Roman Catholic Church. He ministered to People of God on the south-side of Chicago.

Augustus Tolton (1854-1897) was the first recognizably African American ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood, in 1886.

10/12/2026

The Supreme Court's new term begins Monday with cases on climate change, religious rights and President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigration high on the agenda.

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Fr. Tolton Writing Contest! ✍️✨Through heartfelt reflection and powerful sto...
10/12/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the 2026 Fr. Tolton Writing Contest! ✍️✨

Through heartfelt reflection and powerful storytelling, these young writers honored the enduring faith, perseverance, and legacy of Venerable Father Augustus Tolton. We are incredibly proud of all the students who shared their voices and creative gifts this year.

Join us in celebrating their achievement! Read the winning entries and learn more about this year’s honorees here: https://tinyurl.com/n5szbrxk

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10/11/2026

“Adore Him: He Is Here” will be in theaters Oct. 4–8.

10/10/2026

EWTN’s foundress was the posthumous recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

10/09/2026

Noah McKay said the Catholic Church’s evidence in favor of vindicatory miracles helped lead him to the Church.

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10/09/2026

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10/08/2026

A former campus residence rector at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana has filed suit against several individuals who earlier this year had anonymously accused her online of sexual abuse.

10/08/2026

The pontiff met with several American bishops from Oct. 1–5, and three U.S. cardinals are set to be in Rome for a major fall conference on the family.

10/07/2026

A “culture of reverence” in decades past helped priests avoid scrutiny for abuse, the lengthy report found.

10/07/2026

Leo was No. 18 on the magazine's "New Establishment list" which identifies "people who have defined the moment — from the Information Age to the dot-com bubble, the financial crisis to the social media tidal wave."

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