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African American, African and Caribbean Apostolate

Mission Statement



To discover and promote leadership among Catholics of African and Caribbean descent in the Archdiocese of Newark

To encourage fiscal responsibility and self reliance

To empower young adults to embrace their cultural identity and to refuse to live their lives apart from their savior Jesus Christ

To love who we are and to whom we belong thus striving to eradicate all form of racism and oppression

Black History Month Jubilee Mass

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Archdiocese hosts its first Juneteenth celebration

The Archdiocese of Newark commemorated Juneteenth for the first time with a joyful celebration showcasing African American music, poetry, and prose on June 23 in Newark’s Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

Black Catholics for Sainthood

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IMANI Newsletter

The official publication of the Office of African American, African & Caribbean Apostolate

 Click the links in the table to read past issues

Spring 2010
Bishop Francis Edition
Fall 2018
Fall 2019
January 2015
Winter 2010
Winter 2016
Winter 2019

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Our ministry emblem symbolizes the unity and diversity of people of African descent.

  • Red represents the blood shed by ancestors due to systemic racism.
  • Green signifies hope for a future where individuals are judged by their skills, not skin color.
  • Black reflects the night sky that guided runaway slaves to freedom.
  • Gold honors Africa’s ancient kingdoms and rulers.
  • The baobab tree represents life, strength, and determination passed down through generations.

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