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Upcoming Events

The Fire This Time: An Evening of Song and Prayer for Black Catholic History Month

    Online/In-Person
CTU

Join the Tolton Program to celebrate Black Catholic History Month and the release of GIA’s new book The Fire This Time.     November 15 | 5:00pm -7:00pm CT   Catholic Theological Union 5416 S. Cornell Ave, Chicago IL, 60615     This event will be online and in-person. Registration is required.  

24th Annual Tolton Lecture “If Not for the Women”

    Class/Lecture/Seminar
CTU

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 […]

Harambee!

    In-Person
CTU

Join us for a festive afternoon celebrating the Tolton Pastoral Ministry Program at CTU.

Harambee!

    In-Person
CTU

Join 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.

The 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.