Mission | The Black Catholic Ministry (BCM) of the Diocese of Sacramento mission is to evangelize, catechize, and celebrate Black Catholics by promoting the development of Black spirituality. |
What we do | Under the Office of Youth & Young Adults (OYYA), the BCM works together in a spirit of unity with the bishop, parishes, and leadership groups. We equip leaders with evangelization tools and resources to carry out the mission of promoting Black Catholic spirituality. We witness and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ through faith formation, spiritual retreats, and social justice gatherings. |
Who we are | We are a representative body composed of laity, religious, and clergy from various parishes throughout the diocese. |
Vision | Planting the seeds of evangelization and catechesis to grow deeply rooted leaders in Black spirituality to enrich the Church. |
NEWS RELEASE -- In Commemoration of Black History Month
"This February marks one hundred years of commemorating Black history in the United States. “Let us be faithful stewards of memory. Let us be courageous witnesses to truth,” said Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ (USCCB) Subcommittee...read more here. [links to the USCCB website]
Bishop Soto's Pastoral Letter on Racism - It is Right and Just: Journeying from Racism to Communion in Christ. Read the letter here: It is Right and Just
