Black Catholic History Month Prayer

Prayer for Black Catholic History Month

This prayer to Our Lady of Africa expresses gratitude for her guidance, especially for members of the African diaspora, during Black Catholic History Month. It honors her presence in the resilience and stories of Black Catholics, their hymns, schools, and commitment to justice. The prayer seeks her intercession in the canonization of Black Catholic figures, like Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton and Sr. Thea Bowman, and asks for strength to continue fighting racism across all systems.

Sample: 

We recognize you in and around our Black Catholic schools as a reminder of our commitment to education and evangelization as a beacon of light and faith.

We recognize you in the ways you have strengthened our communities to stand against injustice in all its forms. 

Be our steadfast intercessor and guide as we continue to pray that Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton, Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman, Venerable Mother Mary Elizabeth Lange, Venerable Pierre Toussaint, Servant of God Julia Greely, Servant of God Henriette Delille, and Servant of God Fr. Martin Maria de Porres Ward will all be canonized as saints.

Be with us as we continue to eradicate racism in all its forms and throughout all of our systems.

Commemorate Black History Month in your classroom, parish, or community with activities, reflections, and prayers that span from civil rights history to current events.