Black Catholic History: Internet Resources

Located on the campus of Xavier University of Louisiana (an historically black Catholic institution founded by Saint Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament) IBCS is the first and primary national center for the study of the Black Catholic experience.

Represents African American Roman Catholics collaborating with National Roman Catholic organizations.

This subcommittee of the U.S. Council of Catholic Bishops, attends to the needs and aspirations of African American Catholics regarding issues of pastoral ministry, evangelization, social justice, worship, development of leaders and other areas of concern.

Seeing to promote respect for African American, Native American, and Alaska Natives through advocacy on the national scene.