Catholic Theological
Society of America

Joseph Flipper’s book The Black Catholic Movement: An Unfinished Fight for Self-Determination in the Church (New York University Press, 2026) will be available in early October.  https://nyupress.org/9781479841363/the-black-catholic-movement/

The Black Catholic Movement reconstructs the history of Black Catholic efforts to maintain distinct Black Catholic communities and to preserve their spiritual, liturgical, and theological heritage from the time of the Civil War until the 1990s. Inspired by the Black Power Movement and the Second Vatican Council (1962-1965), the Black Catholic Movement of the 1960s–1990s sought to establish new ecclesiastical structures that would give them ownership over their church. When American Catholicism proved inflexible to their demands, the break-away Afrocentric Church, Imani Temple, drew thousands of Black Catholics away from Roman Catholicism. Ultimately, the book makes the case for the urgency of Black Catholic self-determination and self-governance. 

It is now available for pre-order. Use the promo code PRIDE40 for 40% off all NYU Press titles through June.

New and familiar faces--and emerging voices
--in American Catholic theology
by James T. Keane, AmericaMagazine.com  ( June 16, 2026)

Highlights the CTSA convention and awards.

Access the piece here.

Link to the CTSA Board of Director's Statement on Study Group 9. Posted June 11, 2026. (pdf of statement)

CTSA Vice President Kevin F. Burke, S.J., will join the University of San Francisco (USF) as the university’s first vice president for mission and Ignatian imagination, effective Aug. 1.  Congratulations Kevin!

Read USF's announcement linked here:

https://myusf.usfca.edu/announcement/new-vp-mission-ignatian-imagination

Dear colleagues, I wanted to share a short essay I just published in the Newman Review, recalling with appreciation the doctoral seminar on Newman taught by Professor Cunningham at Notre Dame that had a significant impact on my studies, and more broadly, my vocation as a theologian. Grateful for all those mentors in the CTSA who have guided and continue to inspire me along the way. Looking forward to seeing many of you soon at the conference.

Chris

The Robert J. Schreiter Institute for Precious Blood Spirituality at Catholic Theological Union cordially invites you to attend: 

"Breakfast at the Seashore: Reconciling Stories of Accompaniment"--The 4th Annual Symposium on a Praxis of Reconciliation.  You may attend on Zoom or in-person.

The keynote will be offered by Agbonkhianmeghe E. Orobator, S.J on the evening of May 4th.  The plenary presenters on May 5th include: Sara Dwyer ASC, David Gayes, LaRyssa Herrington, Jarrett King, Miguel Romero, Flora Tang, Carina Yepez, and Christina Zaker.

Basic information:

• WHEN: May 4-May 5, 2026
• WHERE Catholic Theological Union, Chicago, IL and on Zoom
• Registration: https://www.pbspiritualityinstitute.org/event-details/schreiter-institute-fourth-annual-spring-symposium

If you have questions, please email Kevin Considine: kconsidine@ctu.edu

The North American Academy of Ecumenists will meet at Princeton Theological Seminary from October 25-27, 2026. 

Our theme will be: The Common Good in our Common Home: World Christianity, Earth Community, and the Realm of God.  

The full CFP can be found at https://bit.ly/2026NAAE. Proposals are due June 15th, and there are a limited number of scholarships for individuals with little or no institutional support.  This is a great conference, drawing together grad students, scholars, and ecclesial representatives from a wide variety of traditions. Please consider submitting a proposal and joining us! 

 

Congratulations to Kevin F. Burke, S.J. on the development and announcement of the CTSA's 81st Annual Convention (#CTSA2027), Listening for God amidst the Landscape of Cries.

Convention 2027
The Galt House Hotel
June 10 - 13
Louisville, KY

The CTSA remembers and prays for Sr. Anneliese Sinnott, OP, who died on Monday, March 30.

Eternal rest grant unto Anneliese, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon her.
May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.

Adrian Dominican Sisters Obituary

Memorial gifts may be made to
Adrian Dominican Sisters
1257 East Siena Heights Drive
Adrian, MI, 49221

THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

All are invited to join us on June 9 & 10 to experience synodality, build community and organize for further collaboration.

Venue: St. Raymond's Maronite Catholic parish.

Registration: www.theologyandlife.com.  

Send checks to: 1611 Thrush Terrace, St. Louis, MO 63144

Sponsors: www.PentecostVigilProject.org

www.IgnatianEncounterMinistry.org

www.theologyandlife.com

contact: Margaret Mary Moore

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mmmoore@compuserve.com