Life Style
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 Addictions
- Prescription and street narcotics addiction as well as alcohol change the
brain. In fact the alteration can become so great that the addicted individual
may not be able to feel normal enjoyment of life without the "high" experience
of the drug or drink. For others the drug or drink may become a necessity to
even feel normal. Most of these addicts have a biological propensity to become
addicts, and some even become addicted after their first drug or alcohol
experience.
Youth & Young Adults
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 Pre-Cana
- Before going to the chapel to get married, Philadelphia's Catholic couples are
finding Pre-Cana workshops essential. Just ask Derrick and Helen Banks of Upper
Darby. A decade ago, they attended Pre-Cana classes at St. Cyprian Parish in
West Philadelphia under the direction of Msgr. Frederico Britto. Now, they are
part of a premarital counseling team that holds all-day retreat sessions every
April and October to prepare their newly engaged counterparts for matrimony.
NBCC Spotlight
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 History of the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc.
- History shows that trials and tribulations test the mettle and bring out the
best in those servants of God whose lives are grounded in humility, patience,
and complete submission to the will of God. Peter Claver is an excellent example
of this. Born in 1581 in Verdu, Spain of noble and well-to-do parents, he
decided to become a Jesuit priest. He was assigned to Cartegena, Colombia, South
America, a port that was part of the "Middle Passage," where approximately 1,000
slaves landed every month. By the "Apostolate of Presence," Father Claver proved
himself a friend and advocate to these poor unfortunates.
In The News
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 A New Online Resource for Musicians in the Black Catholic Church
- Liturgy in the Catholic Church is changing. This change that is being led by
the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is comprehensive and affects us
all. As music ministers in the Catholic Church, we must be ready to both embrace
and implement these changes in a manner that will provide a smooth transition
for our parishes in the next few years.
Baltimore NAACP Branch To Honor Sister Mary Claudina Sanz of the Oblate Sisters Of Providence
- The Baltimore City Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of
Colored People (NAACP) has announced it will honor Sister Mary Claudina Sanz of
the Oblate Sisters of Providence at its annual Freedom Fund Banquet at Martin's
West, 6817 Dogwood Road, Baltimore, MD.
 Black Catholic Ministries Dinner Features "Selma Sister" and Lifetime Achievement Awards
- The Office for Black Catholic Ministries' Pierre Toussaint Dinner held at the
Farmington Marriott featured nationally known "Selma Sister," Sister Mary Antona
Ebo as the keynote speaker. Sister Ebo marched with Dr. Martin Luther King from
Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.
Recommended Sites
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Spirituality >>
 Richness of African American Faith Heritage is Poignantly Expressed in Song
- One of the significant ways that African Americans express their spirituality
is through song. The characteristic was recognized by Rev. Clarence Rivers,
black Catholic priest who paved the way for liturgical enculturation and
inspired black Catholics to bring their artistic genius to Catholic worship.
The Year of St. Paul
- The Year of St. Paul can be an exciting time of growth for the Church and each individual Catholic. Celebrate St. Paul, a man who said "yes" to Jesus and brought the Gospel to all the world.
Health & Wellness >>
 Can Alzeheimers be Prevented?
- These days, it seems that newspapers, magazines, and TV are full of stories
about ways to stay healthy, eat right, and keep fit. Lots of people are
concerned about staying healthy as they get older. They wonder whether they can
do anything to prevent diseases that happen more often with age, such as
Alzheimer's disease (AD). AD has no known cure, and the secrets to preventing it
are not yet known. But research supported by the National Institute on Aging
(NIA) and other public and private agencies offers tantalizing clues about the
origins and development of AD.
Book of the Month >>
 MAGNIFICAT -
A pocket-sized, monthly prayer booklet and worship guide read by more than
230,000 each month. Magnificat helps its readers develop their prayer lives;
grow in love and knowledge of the Faith; and participate in the Liturgy with
more fervor.
Author of the Month >>
 Roy L. Brooks - Professor
Brooks served as an editor of the Yale Law Journal, clerked on the U.S. District
Court in Philadelphia and practiced law with Cravath, Swaine & Moore in New York
City before joining the faculty in 1979. He teaches and writes in the areas of
civil procedure, civil rights, employment discrimination and critical theory.
Upcoming Events
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"Then & Now" Black Catholic Community Diocese of Grand Rapids, MI
November 9, 2008
Fifth Annual Catholic Liturgy Music Workshop
with Pastoral Musician of the Year Rawn Harbor
November 13-16, 2008
Augustine High School 3rd Annual Pro-Life Conference
"Building A Culture of Life"
November 15, 2008
Black Catholic Celebration, St. Charles Lwanga Center
November 16, 2008
Archdiocese of Denver "Live with Conviction"
February 27-28, 2009
"Walking with Jesus"
March 20-22, 2009
Black Catholics Gathering
June 27, 2009
For full details on upcoming events visit The
NBCC Events or the
Calendar page.
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