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African American Affairs Ministry Diocese of Charlotte African American Affairs Ministry Diocese of Charlotte African American Affairs Ministry Diocese of Charlotte African American Affairs Ministry Diocese of Charlotte Fall 2019 Vol. I History of the African American Affairs Ministry On May 17th 1985 a and was a part of the group of ten individuals Diocesan Ministry for AAAFM History calling themselves the Justice and Peace. 1st meeting May 17th 1985 committee for con- In August 1989 it became a Officially began as the cerned Black Catholics separate office to address and Diocesan Committee on met to discuss issues Black Catholic Ministry serve the needs and and Evangelization July and concerns they felt concerns of Black Catholics African American 1985 Affairs Ministry were particular to Black within the Diocese of August 1989 became a Diocese of Charlotte separate office to address Catholics in the Diocese Charlotte. The ministry; and serve the needs and of Charlotte. Out of the The Ministry plans and concerns of Black Catholics renamed The African in the Diocese of Charlotte meeting emerged a American Affairs Ministry conducts a variety of programs, retreats, resounding need to give is now one that is fully workshops and events visibility to the work of recognized by the diocese during the year that are Black Catholics in the and supported by the open to all in the diocese. Inside this issue diocese and to educate Bishop. The ministry also various diocesan groups Charlotte Diocese host The Ministry’s primary maintains linkages Tolton Play to the contributions of goal is to give visibility to within the diocesan Racism Workshops Black Catholics in the the work, contributions, community, with Black Catholic facts various parishes. traditions and culture of regional and national Our Daily Prayers In July 1985, the Black Catholics to the networks among Black Meet the Board ministry was officially Church and to society; Catholic leadership, and and to propose adequate National Events begun as the Diocesan with other relevant Committee on Black Diocesan responses to national organizations. Catholic Ministry and racism and other social Evangelization injustices. Meet the Board Rosheene Adams currently serves as the Director of the African American Affairs Ministry. She has been in this role since 2014. She is a member of Our Lady of Consolation Church Charlotte, NC and is a member of the Young Adult Ministry. Rosheene holds a BS in Economics from College of Charleston, Charleston SC and an MBA from Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC. She currently serves as a Club Leader for the Charlotte Chapter of the College of Charleston Alumni Association. She is a member of the Charlotte chapter of Tau Gamma Delta Sorority Inc. where she served as past president and is currently the treasurer. She has a daughter and loves to travel Page 2 African American Affairs Ministry Diocese of Charlotte Charlotte Diocese hosts Tolton: From Slave to Priest Two cities in the Diocese Audiences left the show of Charlotte hosted feeling that they had “met” “Tolton: From Slave to Father Tolton. Priest,” a powerful one- The production was man multimedia play enhanced by an original depicting the life of soundtrack based on Jim Coleman posing with audience Jim Coleman as Father Tolton Father Augustus Tolton, traditional African American the first African American spirituals, orchestrated by priest, who lived from composer Tony Manfre- The title ‘venerable’ “Father Tolton’s story needs 1854 to 1897. donia. recognizes that he lived a to be told,” says Coleman. In Charlotte, the play ran “Father Tolton’s story needs life of heroic virtue. Once “As a black man, this very it is confirmed that one important part of history is June 7-8, at The Great to be told,” says Coleman. “ something that I want the Aunt Stella Center and As a black man, this very miracle has been granted world to hear about. I truly in Greensboro, June 10- important part of history is by God through the feel blessed to be the one to intercession of Tolton, he share Father Augustus 11, at St. Mary’s Church. something that I want the will be declared “blessed”. Tolton with all who will “Tolton: From Slave to world to hear about. I truly listen!” - Jim Coleman A second miracle may be Priest” featured a full cast feel blessed to be the one to required for canonization. of characters on a video share Father Augustus screen who interacted Tolton with all who will Learn more about August Tolton at :https://tolton.archchicago.org/ with actor Jim Coleman listen!” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ live on stage. This unique Father Tolton’s life was one Augustus_Tolton format was visually of hidden holiness. His — SueAnn Howell, senior report- engaging while also cause for canonization was er; St. Luke Productions contrib- Purchasing Tolton Books retaining the personal advanced June 11th 2019 by uted after the show effect of a live Pope Francis when he issued performance. a decree declaring him “venerable”. Jim Coleman signing Board with actor Jim Coleman Tolton books and stage manager Sean Hanus Jim Coleman signing Tolton books Jim Coleman as Tolton Meet the Board Cont... Musetta Glenn is a cradle Catholic of 66 years at St. Helens Catholic Church in Gastonia, NC. She is the Chairperson of Parish Council head of the Evangelization Committee, a reader of the word, a member of the choir, an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion, a Faith Formation teacher, and a Cursillista. She has devoted her life to serving Christ and continues to do so everyday Musetta is mother of 2, grandmother of 5, and great grandmother of 3. African American Affairs Ministry Page 3 Diocese of Charlotte African American Affairs Ministry, Catholic Charities and the Sisters of Mercy host a series of Workshops on Racism Charlotte Diocese parishioners gathered Sister Cora Marie Billings RSM, at multiple parishes during May and Anti-Racism Team, Sisters of Mercy June to learn more about “Responding who spoke on Saved by Grace in to the Sin of Racism,” an effort to Striving for a More Racially Just dialogue and raise awareness about Church and Society” and Ralph racism in light of the U.S. bishops’ 2018 McCLoud, Director Catholic pastoral letter against racism entitled Campaign for Human Development “Open Wide Our Hearts – the Enduring US Conference of Catholic Bishops Donner Grimes, US Conference Call to Love.” who spoke on The Intersection of Catholic Bishops The events were educational opportuni- Poverty, Wealth & Race in America. ties jointly sponsored by Catholic Charities Diocese of Charlotte, the African American Affairs Ministry, and the Sisters of Mercy to reflect on themes presented in the bishops’ pastoral letter. Presenters were Donna Toliver Grimes, Assistant Director, Office of African American Affairs, US Conference of Deacon Clarke Cochran , Ralph McCloud, US St Peter Church Catholic Bishops; who addressed how to Conference Catholic Bishops implement “Open Wide Our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love,”, Deacon Clarke Cochran of St. Peter Church who covered “Promoting Racial Justice and Ending Health Disparities in the USA.”, Sr. Cora Marie Billings, Sisters of Mercy Workshop participants "But racism still profoundly affects our culture, and it has no place in the Christian heart. This evil causes great harm to its victims, and it corrupts the souls of those who harbor racist or prejudicial thoughts. The persistence of the evil of rac- ism is why we are writing this letter now." - Open Wide our Hearts: The Enduring Call to Love Resources for Combatting Racism The National Black Catholic Congress - https://www.nbccongress.org/ The US Conference of Catholic Bishops - http://www.usccb.org/ National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus - http://www.tnbccc.com/ Institute for Black Catholic Studies - https://ibcsxula.com/ We are Salt and Light - https://www.wearesaltandlight.org/ Combatting Racism - Educational Resources - http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and- dignity/racism/educational-resources-on-racism.cfm Combatting Racism - Parish Resources - http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/human-life-and-dignity/ racism/parish-resources-on-racism.cfm Page 4 African American Affairs Ministry Diocese of Charlotte Black Catholic Facts Currently, five U.S. dioces- The Church has designated November There are 3 million African es are headed by African as Black Catholic History Month since American Catholics in the United American bishops, 1990 when the National Black Clergy States. Of Roman Catholic parish- including one archdiocese. Caucus of the United States instigated es in the United States, 798 are it. November seemed appropriate predominantly African American. There are 250 African because it holds special days for two Most of those continue to be on American priests, 437 prominent African Catholics: the East Coast and in the South. deacons, and 75 men of St. Augustine, whose birthday is Nov. Further west of the Mississippi African descent in 13, and St Martin de Porres, whose River, African American Catholics seminary formation for the feast day is celebrated on November 3. are more likely to be immersed in priesthood in the United St. Ignatius of Loyola recognized St. multicultural parishes as opposed States. Martin de Porres on the First Sunday to predominantly African of the Month. American parishes. There are 400 African There have been 3 African Popes About 76% of African American American religious sisters in the Catholic Church: Catholics are in diverse or shared and 50 religious brothers. parishes and 24% are in predomi- Pope Gelasius l, who was Pope nately African American parishes. from 492 to his death in 496. At present there are 13 living Pope Miltiades, who was Pope of African American bishops, of the Catholic Church from 311 to whom 8 remain active. his death in 314. Pope Victor I was the first Bishop Historically Black Catholic Churches in the of Rome born in the Roman Prov- Charlotte Diocese ince of Africa.
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