Mission Statement
The Ministry for Black Catholics of the Diocese of Wilmington represents Catholics of African Descent as we work in collaboration with all departments within the diocese. Working as a part of the Pastoral Services Department, under the Apostolate for Ethnic Ministries, the Ministry seeks to explore and implement evangelization efforts needed to uplift the spirits of Catholics of African Descent, and to bring others, both church and unchurched into the family of the Body of Christ. We seek to generate opportunities for Black Catholics to share their gifts with the larger community, and participate more fully in the church as individuals. We hold ourselves accountable to our baptismal commitment to witness and proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Director: Ms. Brenda Burns
Mailing Address: Diocese of Wilmington
1626 N. Union Street, Wilmington, DE 19808
Phone: (302) 573-3104
Email: bburns@cdow.org
“Let us who are children of pain be now a bridge or reconciliation. Let us who are the offspring of violence become the channels of reconciliation. Let us, the sons and daughters of bondage, be the bringers of peace.”
(Bishop Joseph Francis, Brothers and Sisters to Us)
St. Joseph Catholic Church
1012 French Street, Wilmington, DE 19801
Phone: (302) 658-4535
Vy. Rev. Glenn M. Evers, Pastor
Robert Cousar, Deacon
The cradle of African American Catholics in Delaware.
Established in 1889 by the Josephites
We are guided by the 7 Principles established by The National Black Catholic congress – Congress XII:
- Spirituality and the Saints
- Leadership in the Church
- Address Social Justice Issues
- Catechesis and Evangelization
- Support Catholic Schools
- Vocations in all forms
- Youth Ministry
The Wilmington Diocese Gospel Choir
Established in 1992 to share the culture and spirituality of black Catholics through Gospel Music. The choir is available to sing throughout the diocese for Liturgies and Church, community or school events.
Affiliations
National Black Catholic Congress
National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life
Knights of Peter Claver & Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary
National Association of Black Catholic Administrators