Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento Black Catholic History Month Revival
In commemoration of Black Catholic History Month, the Black Catholic Ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento invites everyone to join us at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 660 Florin Road, in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, for a Revival on November 6 & 7, 2025, at 6:30 PM both nights.
November was designated as Black Catholic History Month by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus in 1990 to highlight the legacy and rich history and contributions of Black Catholics to the Roman Catholic Church and wider society. November was chosen for this annual commemoration due to a number of dates significant for Black Catholics, including the feast days of Black saints, such as St. Martin de Porres (Afro-Peruvian; November 3) and St. Augustine of Hippo (North Africa; November 13). November 7 is also the anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Peter Claver, the largest and oldest predominantly Black Catholic fraternal organization, with Councils (Knights) and Courts (Ladies) throughout the nation and on San Andrés Isla, Colombia, South America. Black Catholic History Month seeks to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Catholics; educate others about the history and heritage of Black Catholics; highlight the presence and influence of Black Catholics throughout Church history; promote awareness of Black Catholic saints and figures; and encourage reflection on the broader history of Christianity in Africa and the African diaspora.
As we near the end of 2025, which has been designated as a Jubilee Holy Year, whose theme is Pilgrims of Hope, the theme of this year’s Revival is Black Catholic Saints and the Contemporary Catholic Church as Pilgrims of Hope! The Revivalist will be Reverend Anthony Bozeman, SSJ, a Roman Catholic priest of St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart, also known as the Josephites. Ordained a priest in Philadelphia, PA, on May 20, 2000, Fr. Bozeman served in pastoral ministry in Philadelphia, Houston, New Orleans, and Los Angeles before being named Academic Dean of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Washington, DC, as well as the Assistant Director of Vocations for the Josephites. In July of this year, Reverend Bozeman was appointed the Director of Vocations for the Josephites. Fr. Bozeman is a past president of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus and beloved mentor to the National Black Catholic Seminarians Association, who is devoted to increasing and supporting priestly vocations. Fr. Bozeman is known for his high energy and dynamic, engaging preaching style and is highly sought after, nationally, for preaching, revivals, and retreats!
Bring your Bibles and join us for two nights of great preaching, rousing, spirit-filled music, and fellowship! All are invited and welcome!
