African American Catholic Podcast

Epizódok

• Preserving Black History and Culture through Education with Dr Joseph Barker 06.02.2024 58p

  Roy and Joe had a discussion about the life and work of Doctor Joseph Barker and Sister Thea Bowman, who were significant figures in the African American Catholic community. They also emphasized the importance of supporting African American students through scholarships and resources, and the need to preserve black history and culture. They underscored the role of universities and affinity groups in promoting inclusion, the significance of understanding and appreciating African roots and culture, and the need for promoting diversity and inclusivity.
• Deaconship with Deacon Curt Davis 22.11.2023 44p

  Fr Roy Lee discusses what it with Deacon Curt Davis about being a black deacon and what being a deacon means.
• Inspire.edu with Richard Hicks 05.10.2023 30p

  Fr Lee speaks with Richard Hicks on how a black community is being built to improve livelihood.
• The Color of God with Dr. Simonmary Aihiokhai 28.09.2023 57p

  Father sits down with Dr Simonmary Aihiokhai and discusses the "blackness" of God and how it can help us better understand Him and ourselves.
• Dr. Beatty, CRT 11.04.2023 48p

  Father sits down with Dr. Beatty a professional academic in critical race theory (CRT) to discuss what CRT is all about.
• Mr Terence Thomas on Entrepreneurship 21.02.2023 47p

  Fr Roy Lee sits down with Terence Thomas to discuss entrepreneurship and how we can build a life of faith to live up to the Gospels through business.
• Br. Ernest Miller 21.02.2023 46p

  Ernest J. Miller, FSC, D.Min., M.A. ’95, serves as Vice President of Mission, Diversity & Inclusion, and previously served as Vice President of Mission, since joining La Salle in August 2015. Brother Ernest is a member of the Institute of the Brother of the Christian Schools. He joined the Brothers in 1993, in Philadelphia, to begin his initial formation. In 1998, he made his first profession of vows, and in 2003, he made his final profession of vows.
• Catholic Education with Gwendolyn Young 21.02.2023 1ó 7p

  Fr Roy Lee sits down with Mrs. Gwendolyn J. Young to discuss the importance of catholic education in African American communities.
• Fr. Everett Pearson 15.03.2022 53p

  Fr. Roy Lee welcomes brother Priest, Fr. Everett Pearson. Fr. Everett obtained his S.T.B. degree in Sacred Theology from the Angelicum University graduating Magna Cum Laude. In 1994-1995, Fr. Everett retured to Rome, residing at the Casa Santa Maria, the American Bishops Graduate House of Studies in Rome, to complete his S.T.L. degree in Dogmatic Theology from the Pontifical Gregorian University.
• Sisters of The Holy Family 08.03.2022 47p

  Twenty years before the Civil War of the United States, and before it was legal for such a Congregation to exist, the Sisters of the Holy Family were founded in New Orleans, Louisiana by Henriette Delille, a free woman of color.  Co-foundresses of this religious community of African-American women were Juliette Gaudin and Josephine Charles. The Sisters have spent over 170 years of loving, caring, and sharing with and for the people of God, for their own sanctification, for spreading the word of God, and for improving the life of the people they serve. 
• Vivian Shaku 01.03.2022 34p

  Vivian Shaku is the CEO of the Non-profit organization "House of Globalization". Ms. Shaku is no stranger to human services. She currently works in a field where she assist At-Risk individuals that are fighting poverty, domestic violence, human and sex trafficking. According to her organization's website the House of Globalization incorporates the visual arts into their process to bring awareness to these issues.
• Deacon Leonard Chambliss 22.02.2022 46p

  Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Deacon Leonard Chambliss of the Archdiocese of Atlanta and serves as in several capacities in ministry at the parish level as well as with Pregnancy Aid Clinic and National Association of Black Catholic Deacons
• Patricia Fointno 15.02.2022 38p
• Rawn Harbor 08.02.2022 44p

  Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Catholic musician Rawn Harbor. Harbor is one of the preeminent African American Catholic liturgists and musicians in the U.S. today. A gifted pianist and composer, he is also a much sought-after workshop facilitator, speaker and liturgist.
• Deacon Chester Griffin 01.02.2022 45p

  Deacon Chester is usually seen participating and leading Saturday and Sunday Masses. During the week, he handles several ministries. His area of focus is pastoral care and marriage prep. He is a member of the Simon’s Call AIDS Ministry and the Haiti Ministry. Chester is active in interfaith and Archdiocesan organizations and is a member of the Archdiocesan Task Force to End the Death Penalty and the National Black Clergy Caucus. He is a native of Lubbock, Texas and has been at Lourdes since 1977. He was ordained a deacon in February of 2003 at the Cathedral of Christ the King. He is married to Janis Griffin and they have one daughter, Kenya Griffin who directs the Amazing Grace dancers, and a son. He is a professional musician and has performed with the Dekalb Symphony Orchestra.
• Fr. Jeffery Ott, O.P. 25.01.2022 48p

  Father Jeffery Ott, O.P., is a friar of the Order of Preachers serving as Pastor of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the first African American Catholic Church in Atlanta. He is the President of the Board for Interfaith Community Initiatives and serves on the leadership council for the Southern Dominican Province. Father Jeffery received a Master of Arts in Theology and a Master of Divinity from the Aquinas Institute of Theology in St. Louis, Missouri. Before becoming pastor of Lourdes, Jeffery served his alma mater, Xavier University of Louisiana, as University Chaplain. He enjoys travel, singing, and communing with friends and family.
• Dr Ansel Augustine 18.01.2022 38p

  Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Dr. Ansel Augustine. to the show. Dr. Ansel Augustine is the Executive Director of Cultural Diversity and Outreach for the Archdiocese of Washington. He has presented workshops and keynotes around the country and has written various pieces related to ministry. Ansel has worked in prison ministry for over 25 years in various capacities. He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. the Knights of Columbus, the Knights of Peter Claver, and the Wild Tchoupitoulas (Black Masking) Mardi Gras Indians. He is also an Associate Member of the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans.
• Deacon Leroy Gill 12.01.2022 52p

  Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Deacon Leroy Gill of the Archdiocese of Chicago where he serves as a representative of the Black Catholic Deacons of Chicago. The Chicago Black Catholic Deacons and their wives are a resource for peace and justice, making Christ visible in the Archdiocese of Chicago with a focus on the Black communities in Chicago. The Black Catholic Deacons serve as leaders and foster the representation and voice of Black Catholics by serving on many critical committees and in leadership roles within the archdiocese.Further, the Black Catholic Deacons serve as a resource for Black men discerning the call to the diaconate, as well as men currently pursuing the ordination path. Welcome, Deacon Leroy!
• Anthony Mensah 02.11.2021 48p

  Fr. Roy Lee welcomes 23 year old Anthony Mensah, young adult, African American Catholic to talk about his experience in the Church. Join Fr. Roy Lee as we get a glimpse into our churches young adult experiences.
• Cary Dabney M.Div 26.10.2021 1ó 5p

  Fr. Roy Lee welcomes Cary Dabney, Professor of Systematic Theology with specialty in Christology, Catholic Moral Theology, and Black Catholic Studies. Cary has several years of experience in church administrator and pastoral ministry. Skilled in Volunteer Management and Public Speaking. Strong education professional with a Masters of Divinity, currently a PhD Candidate, with a focus in Theological Ethics, Black Catholic Studies, and African American Spirituality.