“A Voice For The Faithful”: The Black Catholic Messenger Reaches Five-Year Milestone

November marks Black Catholic History Month, a dedicated time to honor the sacrifices, contributions, and achievements of the three million Black Catholics across the United States. Celebrating a key role in this history, the Black Catholic Messenger is commemorating its fifth anniversary of delivering news to this growing community and its allies. Nate Tinner-Williams, co-founder and editor, has been pivotal in rallying writers and supporters to bring this vision to life. “With our evolution as a news entity, our team and coverage scope have increased significantly, including international stories,” he shares. Reflecting on his unexpected journey, he remarks on the improbability of writing about an American pope in 2025. Tinner-Williams also highlights the 35th anniversary of this commemorative month, initiated by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus in 1990, emphasizing the significance of various events occurring this November. The Messenger remains committed to covering the path to sainthood for African American Catholics, underscoring many names among emerging saints.