Roy and Joe had a discussion about the life and work of Doctor Joseph Barker and Sister Thea Bowman, who were significant figures in the African American Catholic community. They also emphasized the importance of supporting African American students through scholarships and resources, and the need to preserve black history and culture. They undersc…

Fr Roy Lee discusses what it with Deacon Curt Davis about being a black deacon and what being a deacon means.

Fr Lee speaks with Richard Hicks on how a black community is being built to improve livelihood.

Father sits down with Dr Simonmary Aihiokhai and discusses the "blackness" of God and how it can help us better understand Him and ourselves.

Father sits down with Dr. Beatty a professional academic in critical race theory (CRT) to discuss what CRT is all about.

Fr Roy Lee sits down with Terence Thomas to discuss entrepreneurship and how we can build a life of faith to live up to the Gospels through business.

Ernest J. Miller, FSC, D.Min., M.A. ’95, serves as Vice President of Mission, Diversity & Inclusion, and previously served as Vice President of Mission, since joining La Salle in August 2015. Brother Ernest is a member of the Institute of the Brother of the Christian Schools. He joined the Brothers in 1993, in Philadelphia, to begin his initial for…

Fr Roy Lee sits down with Mrs. Gwendolyn J. Young to discuss the importance of catholic education in African American communities.

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes brother Priest, Fr. Everett Pearson. Fr. Everett obtained his S.T.B. degree in Sacred Theology from the Angelicum University graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 1994-1995, Fr. Everett retured to Rome, residing at the Casa Santa Maria, the American Bishops Graduate House of Studies in Rome, to complete his S.T.L. degree in Dogmatic T…

Twenty years before the Civil War of the United States, and before it was legal for such a Congregation to exist, the Sisters of the Holy Family were founded in New Orleans, Louisiana by Henriette Delille, a free woman of color. Co-foundresses of this religious community of African-American women were Juliette Gaudin and Josephine Charles. The Sist…

Vivian Shaku is the CEO of the Non-profit organization "House of Globalization". Ms. Shaku is no stranger to human services. She currently works in a field where she assist At-Risk individuals that are fighting poverty, domestic violence, human and sex trafficking. According to her organization's website the House of Globalization incorporates the …

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Deacon Leonard Chambliss of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and serves as in several capacities in ministry at the parish level as well as with Pregnancy Aid Clinic and National Association of Black Catholic DeaconsAfrican American Catholic Podcast による

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Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Catholic musician Rawn Harbor. Harbor is one of the preeminent African American Catholic liturgists and musicians in the U.S. today. A gifted pianist and composer, he is also a much sought-after workshop facilitator, speaker and liturgist.African American Catholic Podcast による

Deacon Chester is usually seen participating and leading Saturday and Sunday Masses. During the week, he handles several ministries. His area of focus is pastoral care and marriage prep. He is a member of the Simon’s Call AIDS Ministry and the Haiti Ministry. Chester is active in interfaith and Archdiocesan organizations and is a member of the Arch…

Father Jeffery Ott, O.P., is a friar of the Order of Preachers serving as Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the first African American Catholic Church in Atlanta. He is the President of the Board for Interfaith Community Initiatives and serves on the leadership council for the Southern Dominican Province. Father Jeffery received a Mast…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Dr. Ansel Augustine. to the show. Dr. Ansel Augustine is the Executive Director of Cultural Diversity and Outreach for the Archdiocese of Washington. He has presented workshops and keynotes around the country and has written various pieces related to ministry. Ansel has worked in prison ministry for over 25 years in various cap…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Deacon Leroy Gill of the Archdiocese of Chicago where he serves as a representative of the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago. The Chicago Black Catholic Deacons and their wives are a resource for peace and justice, making Christ visible in the Archdiocese of Chicago with a focus on the Black communities in Chicago. The Black Ca…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes 23 year old Anthony Mensah, young adult, African American Catholic to talk about his experience in the Church. Join Fr. Roy Lee as we get a glimpse into our churches young adult experiences.African American Catholic Podcast による

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Cary Dabney, Professor of Systematic Theology with specialty in Christology, Catholic Moral Theology, and Black Catholic Studies. Cary has several years of experience in church administrator and pastoral ministry. Skilled in Volunteer Management and Public Speaking. Strong education professional with a Masters of Divinity, curr…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Atlanta based real estate agent Nicole Clark who talks about home ownership and the experience of home ownership through a very particular lens. Join Fr. Roy Lee for another enlightening conversation on the African American Catholic Podcast.African American Catholic Podcast による

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes husband and wife, Deacon Allen and Edith Stevens to the podcast. In this conversation Deacon and his wife talk about the experience of being in formal ministry in the church. Join Fr. Roy Lee as he embarks on another fruitful conversation on the African American Catholic PodcastAfrican American Catholic Podcast による

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Fr. Gerard Jordan, Pastor of St. Edward's historically Black Catholic church in the Diocese of LaFayette, LA. Fr. Jordan, who serves as special assistant to Chicago’s diocesan postulator for Venerable Fr. Tolton’s sainthood cause shares his story with us and joins the conversation.…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Greg Nash to the podcast. Greg is a expert in Sacred Music and breaks open his story and experiences as being a African American Musician in the Catholic Church.African American Catholic Podcast による

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Atlanta-area attorney Jack Tilson to talk about the racial divides in the business world, experiencing the receiving end of racism and how that motivated him to start helping others by becoming an Attorney. Join the conversation.African American Catholic Podcast による

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Andrew and Terri Lyke, are pioneers in Catholic marriage ministry. In 1994 they established Arusi Network to govern their ministerial work. The mission of their ministry is to strengthen the institution of marriage in the African-American community. The focus of that work is in marriage education, spiritual formation and ongoin…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes inspirational speaker, therapist, and spiritual guide, Gregory F. Bearstop who has helped hundreds of people transform their lives as they journey from alcohol and drug abuse, and dependency to recovery. Bearstop holds a Master of Theological Studies degree from Washington Theological Union and is a certified master addiction c…

Fr. Roy welcomes Tahira Thea Stevens to the podcast as the come around the table to discuss what it means to be an African American Catholic Young Adult in today's culture.African American Catholic Podcast による

Dr. Pearlette Springer serves as coordinator of Black Catholic Ministry for the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Pearlette was on the Sisters of Providence’s anti-racism team and is currently chair of the Pax Christi USA anti-racism team (PCART). She has an undergraduate degree in African and African American Studies and a master’s degree in Theology. …

Join Fr. Roy Lee as he welcome former Roman Catholic Priest and now Bishop of the American Catholic Church (independent), as he shares his journey of faith and testimony.African American Catholic Podcast による

Join Fr. Roy Lee as he welcomes Deacon Ajani Gibson (now Father) from the Archdiocese of New Orleans as he prepares for his Ordination. Deacon Ajani shares his experience of growing up in the church, seminary formation, his lived experience as a Black Catholic and what his hopes are for the future. Come join the conversation!…

Fr. Royal Lee welcomes Brother Herman Johnson, OP, of the Southern Province of the Dominican Friars. Brother Herman Johnson, OP and Fr. Royal Lee discuss the importance of Black Catholics involvement in the religious life, beyond the Priesthood and the importance to the history and future of Black Roman Catholics.…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Atlanta native Fr. Riccardo Bailey. Born in 1973 and raised in Decatur. His home Church is Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church in Old 4th Ward, Atlanta. He joined the Episcopal church in 2011 and was later received as a Priest in 2013. In addition to his role as Vicar of the Emmaus House Chapel, Father Bailey is also the Head C…

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Fr. David Jones, pastor of St. Benedict the African in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago as well as Archbishop George Augustus Stallings, founder of the Imani Temple under The African-American Catholic Congregation. This episode fosters a conversation around identity and worship.…

In this episode, Fr. Lee welcomes Fr. Maurice Nutt, C.Ss.R. of New Orleans to speak about the life of Sister Thea Bowman, Servant of God. Fr. Maurice Nutt, C.Ss.R, a Roman Catholic Priest for over 30 years, was recently appointed as an adjunct professor of preaching and evangelization serving as a doctoral thesis adviser in the Doctor of Ministry o…

Join Fr. Roy Lee as he welcomes Dr. Kathleen Dorsey Bellow from Xavier University Louisiana's Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS). Join Fr. Roy Lee and Dr. Kathleen as they talk about this wonderful gift that IBCS is to The Church.African American Catholic Podcast による

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Micaela Le Blanc, Supreme Lady, Ladies Auxiliary of The Knights of St. Peter Claver. Fr. Roy Lee and Micaela talk about the history and importance of St Peter Claver, The Knights, the Ladies Auxiliary and the this wonderful fraternal order offering great support and outreach to our brothers and sisters. Come join the conversati…

Join Fr. Royal Lee as he welcomes Fr. Ken Hamilton, SVD and Fr. Charles Smith, SVD, leaders of the Black Men's Catholic Conference and Roman Catholic Priests from the Society of the Divine Word. Take a seat at the table as we enter into a discussion on the importance of building a supportive community and provide the spiritual foundation for Black …

Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Deacon Mel Tardy, President of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus. Ordained Permanent Deacon in 2011, Deacon calls the Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend, and St. Augustine Parish, home, where he serves as Youth Minister. Join Fr. Lee and Deacon Tardy for a conversation around the topic of Black Catholic Clergy.…

Join Fr. Roy Lee as he welcome Fr. Michael Trail, a young priest from the Archdiocese of Chicago who was recently named Pastor a parish. Fr. Michael talks about his experience as a young Black Roman Catholic Priest and what he hopes for when looking to the future!African American Catholic Podcast による

Fr. Roy Lee, in his first podcast, welcomes Dr. Cecilia Moore, Author and Professor at University of Dayton in the Department of Religious Studies and at Xavier University of Louisiana in the Institute for Black Catholic Studies. Dr. Moore specialized in U.S. Catholic History and researching the history of black conversion to Roman Catholicism.…