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SUMMARY:Harambee! 2026
DESCRIPTION:Harambee at CTU\nSunday\, Feb 28 | Noon – 3 PM\nCatholic Theological Union\n5416 S Cornell Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60615 \nPurchase Tickets\nDownload Sponsorship Form\nJoin us for Harambee\, Catholic Theological Union’s annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting the Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program. “Harambee\,” a Swahili word meaning “Let us pull together\,” beautifully reflects the spirit of unity\, collaboration\, and shared purpose that underpins this special evening. \nThe Tolton Program is a transformative initiative that empowers Lay Black Catholic men and women to serve their communities through ministry. This program provides academic\, personal\, spiritual\, and professional preparation to meet the unique needs of Black Catholics\, whether in predominantly Black Catholic spaces or other communities. \nThe legacy of Fr. Augustus Tolton\, the first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States\, lives on through the dedication of the program’s participants who are actively pursuing theological studies at CTU. CTU stands apart in theological education\, offering courses in Black Theology\, Black Spirituality\, and a specialized Certificate in Black Theology\, ensuring that Black Catholic traditions and perspectives are celebrated and nurtured. \nYour presence at Harambee directly supports the Tolton Program\, helping to fund scholarships and other resources that enable future leaders to answer the call to ministry and continue Fr. Tolton’s legacy of resilience\, hope\, and service. Together\, let us pull together and build a stronger future for the Church and the communities we serve. \nWe invite you to join us for an evening of celebration\, inspiration\, and community. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nInspirational stories from Tolton Scholars\nRecognition of the program’s impact and legacy\nOpportunities to make a difference through your support\n\nLet us pull together to strengthen the future of Black Catholic ministry! \n  \nHonorees: \n \nChristine A. Riley\, M.Div.\, is a seasoned public-sector leader with more than two decades of experience in homelessness prevention\, policy development\, and human services administration in the City of Chicago. Prior to retirement in August 2025\, she served as Director of Homeless Prevention\, Policy\, and Planning for the Chicago Department of Family and Support Services (DFSS)\, where she provided strategic leadership over shelter\, housing\, outreach\, and engagement systems citywide. In this role\, Ms. Riley supervised multidisciplinary teams responsible for system planning\, RFP development\, contract administration\, and performance improvement across delegate agencies. She played a central leadership role during the COVID-19 pandemic\, overseeing the decompression of large congregate shelters and the rapid creation of alternative shelter models for individuals and youth. She also served as a key liaison for shelter operations and facilities during the City’s New Arrivals Mission\, coordinating interdepartmental and community-based responses to unprecedented humanitarian needs for newly arrived migrants. \nPreviously\, Ms. Riley served for nearly a decade as Assistant to the Commissioner and Project Coordinator within DFSS’s Homeless Services Division\, where she led major system initiatives aligned with Chicago’s Plan to End Homelessness. Her work included managing Coordinated Entry and outreach reforms\, leading citywide diversion strategies\, standardizing crisis response services\, and overseeing high-impact initiatives such as the Chronic Homelessness Initiative\, which successfully housed 75 individuals living under Lake Shore Drive viaducts. She also implemented a Section 504 disability compliance plan that preserved more than $11 million in federal funding for nonprofit partners. \nMs. Riley’s career also reflects a deep commitment to leadership development\, community engagement\, spirituality and formation. She served concurrently as Director of Religious Education at St. Martin de Porres Catholic Church for over a decade\, supervising catechists\, managing budgets\, and developing faith formation and sacramental programs in accordance with Archdiocese of Chicago standards. Earlier in her career\, she held roles in the Depart of Cultural Affairs\, Office of the Mayor\, the DFSS Commissioner’s Office\, supporting executive leadership\, special projects\, public communications\, and intergovernmental coordination. \nShe holds a Master of Divinity from Catholic Theological Union where she was a scholar in the Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Northern Illinois University\, with an emphasis in organizational and corporate communications and a minor in Black Studies. Ms. Riley brings extensive expertise contract management\, performance evaluation\, systems change and faith formation. In addition to her professional work\, Ms. Riley serves on several nonprofit and educational boards\, including Christ the King Jesuit College Prep\, St. Angela Grade School and the Augustus Tolton Society at Saint Ignatius College Prep\, where she currently serves as Chair. She is a Mercy Associate with the Sisters of Mercy of America and has long demonstrated a commitment to service\, equity\, and leadership development across faith-based and civic institutions. \n\nCheryl Cattledge is a spiritual woman of God who possesses a life-long devotion to invite and encourage others to participate in opportunities of prayer and worship experiences to enhance their relationship with God. \nCheryl is currently the Director of Campus Ministry and Director of Christian Service at Christ the King Jesuit College Prep High School on Chicago’s west side. At CtK\, she has additional duties including supervisor of the Peer Ministry Team. \nCheryl is an Augustus Tolton Scholar Alum with a Masters of Divinity Degree from Catholic Theological Union in Chicago. In addition\, she currently serves as Chairperson on the Tolton Advisory Board at CTU. Also\, Cheryl is a former member of the National Federation of Catholic Youth Ministry Board of Directors (NFCYM). \nCheryl is the founder of the Spirit of Daniel Fasting Ministry and the owner of Ministry Vineyard\, LLC. \nIn 2019\, Cheryl was recognized as one of the 50 Inspiring Alumni on the occasion of CTU’s 50th Anniversary. \nCheryl attends The Faith Community of Saint Sabina Church on Chicago’s south side and is currently the Confirmation Prep Coordinator. However\, the duties that she takes the most pride in are being a devoted wife and a mother of two adult daughters. \nCheryl believes that it was God’s call to cultivate and direct her passion to share God’s word to others. Whether it is through facilitating retreats\, school liturgies\, faith sharing programs\, or providing spiritual counseling and being a mentor\, her mission is to inspire others\, to make God a priority and use their gifts and talents to build productive lives. \n\nParris D. Washington\, a native of Chicago\, is a leader with Peace and Social Justice movement. He is an active member of Our Lady of Africa Catholic Church\, the Coalition for Spiritual and Public Leadership\, and most recently the Third Day Church Project\, where he serves to exercise a voice for the voiceless\, oppressed\, unfairly discriminated\, and equal rights for all. He has always felt a call to service. He recently retired after 32 years in public service with the Railroad Retirement Board\, as manager of the Debt Recovery Division. During his career in public service\, he also worked with railroad retirement beneficiaries in responding to overpaid benefits and as a claim examiner and specialist for annuitants. It was in his early years while after attending St. Anselm Catholic School and attending Mass he felt a calling to preach. After obtaining a degree in Mathematics at Xavier University in Louisiana\, he entered the seminary with the vocation of becoming a Society of Divine Word Missionary but later felt more called to serve in a lay capacity. While working in public service\, he completed his Master of Divinity at Catholic Theological Union with a focus on Word and Worship\, under the Augustus Tolton Pastoral Program. He served as director and assistant director of music at St. Anselm Catholic Church for more than 20 years. Within the Archdiocese of Chicago\, he has worked with the liturgy team for Black Catholics under Bishop Joseph N. Perry\, and liturgical ministries\, contributed and developed a manual for leaders of music in the Black Catholic Community\, taught catechism\, and has conducted days of reflection for various churches and their organizations.
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SUMMARY:Tolton Lecture
DESCRIPTION:Praying With Our Feet: Encountering God in the Margins \nThis Tolton Lecture will be an inspiring Black History Month gathering in which Dr. Augustine\, drawing from his book Praying with Our Feet\, will lead us on a transformative journey rooted in faith\, action\, and the undeniable call to justice. A reception and book signing will follow\, providing an opportunity for conversation and refreshments before evening classes. \n  \nwith: Ansel Augustine\, DMIN\, Assistant Director of African American Affairs for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops.
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SUMMARY:Harambee!
DESCRIPTION:Harambee at CTU\nSaturday\, March 1 | Noon – 4 PM\nCatholic Theological Union\n5416 S Cornell Ave\, Chicago\, IL 60615 \nPurchase Tickets\nDownload Sponsorship Form\nJoin us for Harambee\, Catholic Theological Union’s annual fundraising event dedicated to supporting the Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program. “Harambee\,” a Swahili word meaning “Let us pull together\,” beautifully reflects the spirit of unity\, collaboration\, and shared purpose that underpins this special evening. \nThe Tolton Program is a transformative initiative that empowers Lay Black Catholic men and women to serve their communities through ministry. This program provides academic\, personal\, spiritual\, and professional preparation to meet the unique needs of Black Catholics\, whether in predominantly Black Catholic spaces or other communities. \nThe legacy of Fr. Augustus Tolton\, the first publicly recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States\, lives on through the dedication of the program’s participants who are actively pursuing theological studies at CTU. CTU stands apart in theological education\, offering courses in Black Theology\, Black Spirituality\, and a specialized Certificate in Black Theology\, ensuring that Black Catholic traditions and perspectives are celebrated and nurtured. \nYour presence at Harambee directly supports the Tolton Program\, helping to fund scholarships and other resources that enable future leaders to answer the call to ministry and continue Fr. Tolton’s legacy of resilience\, hope\, and service. Together\, let us pull together and build a stronger future for the Church and the communities we serve.\nWe invite you to join us for an evening of celebration\, inspiration\, and community. \nEvent Highlights: \n\nInspirational stories from Tolton Scholars\nRecognition of the program’s impact and legacy\nOpportunities to make a difference through your support\n\nLet us pull together to strengthen the future of Black Catholic ministry! \n  \nThis year’s Honoree is Sr. Jamie Phelps\nSr. Jamie T. Phelps\, OP\, PhD\, in 1959 was one of over forty postulates (the only African American) who entered the Adrian Dominicans. She was a professor at Catholic Theological Union (CTU). She also was the Director at the Institute of Black Studies at Xavier University in New Orleans. She has written many theological essays and articles. Sr. Jamie has edited Black and Catholic: The Challenge and Gift of Black Folk and Stamped with the Image of God: African Americans as God’s Image in Black with Cyprian Davis\, OSB. She has also worked with U.S. and local Bishops as a consultant on their pastorals on racism and in dialogue on sexism in the church. She is retired and resides at the Adrian Dominican Mother House in Adrian\, Michigan.
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SUMMARY:Harambee!
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nJoin us for a festive afternoon celebrating the Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program at CTU.\nThis year we will honor Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry\, DD (Retired)\, Vicariate VI\, Archdiocese of Chicago and Postulator for the canonization cause of Venerable Augustus Tolton \nNamed for the first recognized Black Catholic priest in the United States\, the Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program at Catholic Theological Union is an academic\, scholarship\, formation and mentoring program that seeks to integrate the spirit and culture of Black Catholics with rigorous academic study. Tolton Scholars receive a full-tuition scholarship for graduate theological study. Scholars participate in formation and mentoring\, and receive guidance and support from ministerial leaders in the Black Catholic community. The program is sponsored in part by the Archdiocese of Chicago. \nThe impact this theological and ministerial training has on Chicago is significant. Tolton alumni serving across the Archdiocese of Chicago as chaplains\, teachers\, pastoral associates\, campus ministers\, directors of diocesan offices and other ministerial roles. The network and ongoing programming of the Tolton Program continue to nourish its graduates and parishes and remains the only formation program of its kind in the nation. \n\n\n\n\n  \nRSVP by March 9\, 2024. \n  \nLocation\nCatholic Theological Union\n5416 South Cornell Avenue\nChicago\, Illinois 60615 \n  \nPlease call 773.371.5415 for more information.
URL:https://ctu.edu/event/harambee/
CATEGORIES:Tolton Program
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Tolton Lecture "If Not for the Women"
DESCRIPTION:The contributions of the women to the mission and growth of the Church are understated. If Not for the Women\, engages the role of women in the Salvation story of the Christian movement supported by scripture and historical narratives. The cultural context of the role of Black women in the evangelization mission of Kingdom building is explored. \nThe Augustus Tolton Pastoral Ministry Scholarship Program was established in 1990 in partnership with the Archdiocese of Chicago and Catholic Theological Union.  It was developed to meet the growing needs of African American Catholics in the Archdiocese of Chicago.  It provides an opportunity for African Americans to receive academic\, personal\, spiritual and professional education and training in preparation for professional ministry within the Archdiocese of Chicago. \nThe Tolton Program was named after Fr. Augustus Tolton\, born in 1854\, ordained in 1866\, who was the first recognized African-American priest in the United States. A tireless minister and man of God\, Fr. Tolton died on July 8\, 1897.  The cause for canonization was opened in 2010 for Servant of God Augustus Tolton.  The legacy of Fr. Augustus Tolton is evident today through the commitment of men and women of African ancestry who are currently pursuing theological studies at Catholic Theological Union.
URL:https://ctu.edu/event/24th-annual-tolton-lecture-if-not-for-the-women/
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SUMMARY:The Fire This Time: An Evening of Song and Prayer for Black Catholic History Month
DESCRIPTION:Join the Tolton Program to celebrate Black Catholic History Month and the release of GIA’s new book The Fire This Time.\n\n\n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNovember 15 | 5:00pm -7:00pm CT\n\n\n\n  \n\n\nCatholic Theological Union\n5416 S. Cornell Ave\, Chicago IL\, 60615 \n\n\n  \n  \n\n\nThis event will be online and in-person. \nRegistration is required. \n 
URL:https://ctu.edu/event/the-fire-this-time-an-evening-of-song-and-prayer-for-black-catholic-history-month/
CATEGORIES:Tolton Program
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