Black Catholic

Our Symbol
The Acacia Tree

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The Black Catholic Network is a group of Black Catholics who are passionate about their faith. They share their love for Jesus Christ and the Roman Catholic faith by planning and implementing events and activities to evangelize and enrich the lives of Catholics of African descent who live, pray and work in the Dallas Diocese.

Known as the BCN, the group serves as a connecting link between Black Catholics and the wider Catholic community throughout the diocese. The Network also dialogues and collaborates with local, regional and national organizations to design and carry out programming around eight core principles.

Membership

The Black Catholic Network consists of volunteer members from various parishes who meet every other month to reflect, plan, and strategize ways to serve the Black Catholic community. There are currently only 7 parishes represented around the decision-making table. Ideally, at least two representatives from each parish should attend Black Catholic Network meetings to enhance greater participation and service to the diocese. Membership is not limited to a few individuals. All are welcome. Contact us for more information.

BCN Leadership

Mildred Derrough Pope – Chair
214.374.8067

You Can Participate!

You are invited attend our meetings. The BCN gathers on the last Tuesday of selected months. Meetings usually are held from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Diocesan Pastoral Center, 1st floor conference room. It is located at 3725 Blackburn (Corner of Gilbert and Oak Lawn). Call 214.379.2853 for further information.

What Areas are Addressed?

All areas of concern to Black Catholics may be addressed. However, authentic Black Catholic worship, youth enrichment, and spiritual education are some areas that have surfaced as ongoing needs. The Black Catholic Network also focuses on implementing the National Black Catholic Congress Pastoral Plan of Action in the areas of Spirituality, Parish Life, Youth and Young Adults, Catholic Education, Social Justice, Racism, Africa, and HIV/AIDS.