So far, it is not clear how much support the new congregation has around the country, particularly among black Catholics.

It was the first church in the city for black Catholics.

However, he did help move other bishops to provide assistance to black Catholics and to eliminate discrimination in the churches.

But that kind of remark makes some black Catholics wince.

I would see my appointment as a great sign of hope to black Catholics in our country and to all people of good will.

After his seminary training he became, in 1959, one of the first ordained black Catholics.

Brooklyn is also believed to have more black Catholics than any other United States diocese.

The city of New Orleans has always had a large population of black Catholics.

Hispanic and black Catholics protested weekly, saying they were being alienated from their own church.

I would welcome contact with other black Catholics in our diocese.