African American Affairs E-Newsletter
  May 2020 
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Christ is Risen! The Lenten now Easter season is like none we have ever experienced. I pray that you are in good health, filled with the peace of Christ and comforted by the Holy Spirit on this journey. The Living God is with us, knows us most intimately and provides whatever we need... always.

Donna Toliver-Grimes, Assistant Director 
Subcommittee on African American Affairs  

Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS) is open for online instruction June 28-July 18, 2020 
 
Institute for Black Catholic Studies (IBCS) is open for online instruction June 28-July 18, 2020. Scholarships are available; apply no later than May 12, 2020. The Secretariat is offering Building Intercultural Competence for Ministers (BICM) with a twist. Explore the Catholic spirituality of different cultural families and diversity within the African diaspora. View all course offerings by going to the IBCS website.

Fr. Chester Smith, SVD celebrated this Easter in heaven
 
Fr. Chester Smith, SVD
celebrated this Easter in heaven. We mourn his passing; still, we celebrate his life. Watch the memorial celebration on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 on the Bowman-Francis Ministry YouTube page. Let us pray for all affected by this pandemic.
 
Research on Impact of Young Adults Sheltering in place highly recommends that trusted adults, particularly faith leaders, check on them to reduce anxiety and loneliness regarding COVID-19.

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In the midst of many beautiful prayers and useful advice, I simply wanted to share this poem by Lynn Ungar .


US Conference of Catholic Bishops - 
Secretariat of Cultural Diversity in the Church (SCDC)
Donna Toliver Grimes, Assistant Director 
Subcommittee on African American Affairs
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