CATHOLIC CHARITIES & COMMUNITIES
  • Welcome
    • From Bishop Raica
  • Our Mission
    • The Catholic Centers of Concern
    • Our Disaster Relief Center
    • The Office of Black Ministry
    • Nazareth House
    • Campus Ministry
    • The Office of Hispanic Ministry
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  • Pledge for 2026
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  • RESOURCES

Black Catholic Ministry


With Very Rev. Vernon F. Huguley as Vicar and
James Watts as Director, the Office of Black Catholic Ministry offers opportunities for the community to take part in their faith.
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A glance at Black Catholic Ministry 

Youth

KUGENGA - An annual conference designed to strengthen African American youth leadership roles within their community.

HOLY FAMILY CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL - Worked with campus minister to evangelize the students, most being non-Catholic.

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REV. DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DIOCESAN PRAYER BREAKFAST - Sponsored prayer breakfast to promote diversity within the diocese. 

NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS - Aware of the challenges, we are committed to evangelize ourselves, our Church and unchurched African Americans, thereby enriching the Church. We hold ourselves accountable to our baptismal commitment to witness and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ. 

NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC MEN'S CONFERENCE -  Men from the diocese attend the conference for evangelization and spiritual growth.   

Community

BLUE MASS - Mass held on the feast day of St. Michael the Archangel, honoring all law enforcement personnel.

INTERFAITH PARTNERSHIP OUTREACH PROGRAM (IPOP) -
Initiative between Lawson State Community College and the faith community designed to provide access and opportunity for students to pursue higher education. 
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  • Welcome
    • From Bishop Raica
  • Our Mission
    • The Catholic Centers of Concern
    • Our Disaster Relief Center
    • The Office of Black Ministry
    • Nazareth House
    • Campus Ministry
    • The Office of Hispanic Ministry
  • Give Now
  • Pledge for 2026
  • Contact Us
  • RESOURCES