Welcome to the OBCM Website
Our Mission Statement
The Office of Black Catholic Ministries identifies and fosters the rich diversity of the Black Catholic community in general, and particularly, in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Its mission is to evangelize, highlight, enhance, and celebrate the contributions of the Black Catholic community as it shares its gifts in the Church and society. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the office promotes and advocates for equality in education, social justice, and pastoral ministries throughout the Church and the community. It strives towards equal participation for all by raising consciousness in the administrative offices of the Archdiocese, while offering advice to the Archbishop in matters concerning the Black Catholic Community.
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Sunday, September 21, 2008
Bring your friends and family to an afternoon of music, fellowship, and fun. Psalms 133 tells us “How good it is, how pleasant, where the people dwell as one!” Bring your chairs, sit back, and enjoy the food, people, and music. Get your praise on as you support choirs. Please attend the second annual Gospel Fest that will be held in Congo Square (Louis Armstrong Park) on Sunday, September 21, 2008, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Parish organizations can be vendors as a fundraiser for your group. Your church choir can be one of the choirs providing music for the day. Everyone - come prepared to tell someone about the good things happening at your Church. Call 504-861-6207 or visit www.OBCM-NO.ORG for more information.
Who We Are
Dr. Joyce F. Gillie, D. Min.
OBCM Director
Mr. Kevin R. Coleman, Jr.
OBCM Admin. Assistant
Mr. Ansel J. Augustine, MPS
CYO Coordinator for Black Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Calendar of Events
August 8-9, 2008 - Youth Ministry Course – “RETREATS WITH ADOLESCENTS”
Call 504-836-0551 for more information.
August 16, 2008 - Youth Minister's Forum @ Notre Dame Seminary (Schulte Auditorium)
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
August 17, 2008 - R.O.C.K. "Chill Out Day" @ The Fly (Behind Audubon Park - The Riverview). Call 504-836-0551 Ext. 26 for more information.
September 21, 2008 - Gospel Music Fest @ Congo Square. Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
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