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The National Black Catholic Seminarians Association seeks to contribute to the wellbeing of candidates for priesthood and religious life. https://NBCSA.today

President - James Johnson IV, Diocese of Charlotte
Vice President - Sam Zuze, Diocese of Albany The National Black Catholic Seminarians Association (NBCSA) seeks to contribute to the wellbeing of candidates for the priesthood and religious life, with an emphasis on Black American, African, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latino individuals preparing to serve the Church in the United States and its territories. The interest of our organization, however, extends to include all involved in the formation of priests. As such, we seek to promote knowledge of, and apostolic works in, the diverse Black Catholic community in the United States. In 2010, we instituted the National Day of Prayer for Black Vocations, to be held each year on the Sunday nearest to April 24th, the anniversary of Venerable Fr Augustus Tolton's ordination to the priesthood in 1886. An affiliate of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, we also cooperate with the National Black Sisters Conference.

09/03/2026

The NBCCC has appointed Rev. Peter Damian Marie Harris, OP to be the new Presbyteral Moderator to the NBCSA. We thank Rev. Kareem Smith for his service to the NBCSA over the past several years as the Presbyteral Moderator.

Here is Rev. Peter Damian's bio:

Fr Peter Damian Marie Harris, is a member of the Order of Preachers (Dominicans), Southern Province, Fr. Damian brings strong academic preparation to his new role. He is a graduate of the Aquinas Institute of Theology, where he earned both his Master of Divinity and Master of Arts. He also holds an MSc in Mental Health Counselling from the University of St. Thomas in Houston. This background will be a gift to our seminarians, through his ministry of presence, pastoral care, and spiritual accompaniment.

Fr. Damian entered the Order in August 2008 and made his first vows at St. Albert the Great Convent in Irving, Texas. He professed his solemn vows in 2012 and was ordained to the priesthood on June 21, 2014.

Since his ordination, he has served the Church through pastoral ministry and preaching, including assignments with the University of Edinburgh in Scotland, St. Dominic Catholic Church in New Orleans, and ministry in Houston, Texas. He has also served as an itinerant preacher with Food for the Poor, and supported formation and service through work connected to Immaculate Conception School in Marrero, Louisiana. He also in the last year of doctoral studies at the University of Holy Cross, New Orleans.

07/27/2026

The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus held its convocation this week, bringing nearly 50 members to Houston for fellowship, encouragement, and celebration.

Among the highlights was celebration of and with their own new prelate, Auxiliary Bishop Robert Boxie of Washington.

07/27/2026

The NBCSA is keeping our brothers and sisters of the Knights of Peter Claver this week as they meet for their 110th National Convention and the 100th anniversary of the Ladies Auxiliary!

06/24/2026

Join the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus (NBCCC) for a special evening of prayer as we gather in thanksgiving for Bishop-elect Robert P. Boxie III on the eve of his Episcopal Ordination! 🙏🏾✨

This celebration is a beautiful opportunity for clergy, religious, and lay faithful from across the country to come together in prayer and support. Let us surround Bishop-elect Boxie—a dedicated NBCCC board member and former Howard University chaplain—with our faith as he prepares to receive the fullness of the Sacrament of Holy Orders and begin his ministry as an auxiliary bishop in the Archdiocese of Washington.

🕊️ Solemn Evening Prayer & Reception
Date: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Historic Saint Augustine Catholic Church (1419 V Street NW, Washington, DC 20009)
A reception will immediately follow the prayer service.

⛪ Episcopal Ordination
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
Time: 2:00 PM
Location: Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception (400 Michigan Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20017)
National Black Catholic Congress
All are welcome to join us in lifting up Bishop-elect Boxie in prayer during this historic and joyous milestone for the Church and the Black Catholic community! Please share this post with your parishes and networks.

05/29/2026

Our brother, Deacon Patrick Saint-Jean, SJ, will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT for the Society of Jesus (Jesuits) at Church of the Gesu, located at 1145 W Wisconsin Ave, Milwaukee, WI 53233

05/20/2026

They are among at least nine North American Black Catholics receiving Holy Orders this year in the United States.

05/16/2026

Our brother, Deacon Duwan Booker, will be ordained to the Sacred Priesthood on Saturday, May 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM CDT for the Diocese of Little Rock at Christ the King Catholic Church, located at 4000 N. Rodney Parham Rd. Little Rock, AR 72212

05/15/2026

Our brother and president, Mr. James Johnson IV, will be ordained to the Order of Deacon on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at 9:00 AM EDT for the Diocese of Charlotte at St. Mark Catholic Church located at 14740 Stumptown Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078

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