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A national community of faith in shared inquiry.
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The Initiative brings together scholars, clergy and religious sisters, lay ministers, funders, and practitioners.
We are building relationships, bridging disciplines, and co-creating solutions that reflect the richness and complexity of Black Catholic life to impact both our respective communities and the Catholic Church.
Scholars & Theologians
Advancing research and Black theological understanding
Clergy and Church Leaders
Grounding the work in lived ministry and practice
Philanthropic Leaders
Investing in people, ideas, and long-term change for Black and Catholic flourishing and transformation of the US Church
Practitioners & Organizers
Building community, sharing resources, and creating lasting impact
Who We Are
Ways We Connect
National Convenings
Brining leaders together for dialogue and discernment
Learning Cohorts
Intergenerational and interdisciplinary inquiry across themes, topical areas, and dialogues for learning and ideation​
Collaborative Projects
Co-creating resource, frameworks, seeding solutions and ministries, and piloting projects
Ongoing Dialogue
Sustaining connection, evolving the vision, and maintaining the momentum