Martin de Porres Foundation Martin de PorresFoundation Unique to the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, the Martin de Porres Foundation provides funding for many of the educational endeavors initiated in the interest of African American/Black Catholics.
Alma Elizabeth Bailey of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish, Darby. By Msgr. Francis A. Carbine • Posted August 16, 2016 – CatholicPhilly.com At age 91, the matriarch of Blessed Virgin Mary Parish in Darby carries the honorific title “Mother Bailey” — along sharp memory for many experiences yesteryear and today for Black Catholics in America. “When …
Article by: Bro. Alonza Baker St. Athanasius Parish Philadelphia, PA It’s February already and that means it is Black History Month here in the United States of America. During this time of year many of us display our African Art, and visit Afro-American history museums and cultural events; and television programs are loaded with stories …
“In the beginning…North Philadelphia welcomes the National Black Catholic Men’s Conference” Theme: Blessed is the Man who is Faithful, Fearless & Fruitful” October 6-9, 2016 By Reverend Stephen D. Thorne On Thursday, October 6, hundreds of men gathered at Saint Martin de Porres Catholic Church to begin the 13th National Black Catholic Men’s Conference. As …
I have always been blessed to be a person who thinks positively. When a challenge or difficulty comes in my life, I see it as an opportunity. It is with that same sense of hope that I share with you a new initiative. Through the vision and generosity of the Martin de Porres Foundation, a …
The Martin de Porres Foundation seeks to empower the African-American/Black Catholic community and encourage black leadership within the Archdiocese of Philadelphia.