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Black Catholic History Month is an annual observance every November in the United States that celebrates the history, culture, and contributions of Black and African American Catholics.
The Saintly Seven are seven African American Catholics who have been recognized by the Church for their heroic virtue and are on the path to sainthood. Each of them lived lives of deep faith, service, and commitment to God despite facing racism, discrimination, and social hardships. They are in different stages of the canonization process, and their causes continue to inspire Catholics today. These seven individuals—Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Venerable Mother Henriette Delille, Venerable Father Augustus Tolton, Venerable Mother Mary Lange, Servant of God Julia Greeley, Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman and Servant of God Friar Martin Maria de Porres Ward—represent the rich history of Black Catholicism in the United States and serve as models of perseverance, holiness, and love for Christ and His Church.
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