Diocese to hold first Black Catholic History Month Mass in Ontario
News Release from the Diocese of San Bernardino:
In recognition of the contributions made to the Roman Catholic Church by persons of African descent the Diocese of San Bernardino will hold for the first time a Mass to commemorate Black Catholic History Month on Nov. 20.
The month of November is the month chosen by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus to be the National Black Catholic History month. It is a month that there is a concentration of memorials of saints of African descent who contributed so much to the life of the Church.
On Sunday, the diocese will celebrate for the first time National Black Catholic History Month in a liturgical festive event. It will be at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish, 2713 S Grove Avenue, Ontario, CA 91761.
The mass begins at 3 p.m .with Bishop Gerald Barnes serving as the chief celebrant. A gospel choir under the direction of Mr. Dansby Sturdivant and Nigeria Igbo Community Choir under the direction of Mr. Chris Anyanwu will be leading the congregation with glorious praises in the liturgy. Right after the liturgy will be a light reception with an opportunity for fellowship.
The office of Catholics of African Descent ministers to all and all Catholics who are of African descent. The office has been planning this celebration.
"It will be a showcase of our Catholicity; a witness of our faith where all will share the communal food that truly sustains us," said David Okonkwo, director of the Catholics of African Descent Ministry of the diocese.
For more information contact David Okonkwo at 909-475-5194.
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