The special piece 鈥淥ur Lady of Kibeho and Saints鈥� is hanging in Vincent Atrium on campus.
黑料不打烊 invites the campus community to engage in meaningful reflection, celebration, and learning throughout February. Here鈥檚 how you can participate:
Reflect on ‘Our Lady of Kibeho and Saints’
- Visit the Vincent Atrium to view this stunning painting by Amber Knorr, which highlights the faith and contributions of Black Catholics. It features Our Lady of Kibeho alongside saints and servants of God who have shaped the Church鈥檚 history.
Learn about those Black Catholic greats and saints
Explore the lives of .
- Saint Charles Lwanga 鈥� Ugandan martyr who died for his faith in 1886.
- Saint Josephine Bakhita 鈥� Former Sudanese slave who became a religious sister in Italy.
- Saint Martin de Porres 鈥� Peruvian Dominican lay brother who served the poor.
- Venerable Father Augustus Tolton 鈥� The first Black Catholic priest in the U.S.
- Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman 鈥� Advocate for African American Catholic culture.
- Servant of God Mother Mary Lange 鈥� Founder of the first Black religious congregation in the U.S.
听Get Involved with the Black Students Association
- The Black Student Association (BSA) fosters knowledge and appreciation of cultural diversity through academic and extracurricular programs. All are welcome , events, and service opportunities.
听Join a Campus Event
- Marla Godette鈥檚 Talk 听鈥淐elebrating Black History鈥� 鈥� February 18 at 7 p.m. in Driscoll Auditorium. Hosted by the Black Student Union, this event features Marla Godette sharing her life story and the importance of celebrating Black history. A social with snacks follows.
Join an Off-Campus Event
- Michiana African Americans for Life Breakfast 鈥� February 15, 10-11:30 a.m. at the Kroc Center. .
Take part in these activities to celebrate Black History Month and honor the rich diversity of the Catholic faith.