REVERENCE FOR LIFE
Publication of the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life
Pray Proclaim and Promote the Gospel of Life
Spring 2002

Since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God

through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom

we have gained access by faith to this grace

in which we stand, and we boast in hope of the glory of God.

Romans 5: 1-2

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“Our faith history as a people of African descent has been a living testimony

 that the hand of God continues to lead and sustain us.”

Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., D.D.

Bishop of Memphis

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Mother’s Day – Father’s Day Pledge for Life

Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., NBCAL Episcopal Moderator, invites the African American Catholic community to pause during the celebration of Mother’s Day and

Father’s Day 2002 to make a  pledge for Life. 
This pledge could take place during the “Intercessory Prayers” at Mass.

PLEDGE FOR LIFE IN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY

I______________ HUMBLY MAKE THIS PLEDGE TO UPHOLD AND RESPECT THE DIGNITY OF LIFE FROM THE MOMENT OF CONCEPTION TO ITS NATURAL END IN MY FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.

LORD, HELP ME TO RUN THIS RACE AND TO BE YOUR FAITHFUL 
WITNESS FOR LIFE.  AMEN, HALLEJUAH, AMEN

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                We are happy to announce that the

National Black Catholic Congress has entered into

partnership with the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life.

May God continue to bless our efforts as we strive to be

“people of life” in the African American Catholic community.

NBCAL Board of Consultants

                       Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, D.D., Episcopal Advisor, 

Fr. Jim Goode, OFM, Ph.D, President

 Dr. Beverly A. Carroll, USCCB: SAAC 

Sr. Donna Banfield, SBS, NBSC 

 Fr. Anthony Bozeman, NBCCC   

Supreme Lady Mary Briers, KPCLA 

Ms. Charolette Davis, NABCA 

Br. Tyrone Davis, CFC, - NBCCC

 Deacon Jerry Lett, NAAACD 

Ms. Sandra Moore-Mann, NABCA

 Supreme Knight Arthur McFarland, KPC 

 Sr. Claire Napoleon, FMM, NBSC  

Msgr. Patrick R. Wells, NBCCC 

Mr. Michael Youngblood, NAACYMN

Sr. Anita Baird, DHM, Pres. NBSC 

Fr. Chester P. Smith, SVD, Pres. NBCCC

 www.blackcatholicsforlife.org


NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC CONGRESS CONGRESS IX

                      “Black Catholic Leadership in the 21st Century: Solidarity in Action”

                   August 29-September 1, 2002

                    Hyatt Regency Chicago Hotel

                   Chicago, Illinois

Congress IX will convene as the first National Gathering of Catholics 
of African descent in the new millennium.  The National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life is asking that all Black Catholics pray for the success of Congress IX during their daily masses and devotions.

For more information on the congress 
please visit the NBCC website: 
www.nbccongress.org

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AFFILIATES OF THE NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC 
APOSTOLATE FOR LIFE
(The NBCAL Affiliates as of April 15, 2002)

Office of Black Ministry
Archdiocese of New York
Brother Tyrone A. Davis, CFC, JD, Executive Director

 
Office of Black Catholics
Archdiocese of Washington
Ms. Jacqueline E. Wilson, Executive Director

Office of Black Catholics
Archdiocese of Baltimore
Ms. Theresa Wilson Favors, Director

Institute for Black Catholic Studies
Xavier University Graduate School
Sister Eva Regina Martin, SSF, Director

Office of Black, African, Caribbean & Haitian Ministries
Diocese of St. Augustine
Ms. Ella M. Simmons, Director

National Black Catholic Theological Society
Sister Jamie Phelps, O.P., Ph.D, Convenor
http://www.blackcatholictheologicalsymposium.org/

Office of Black Catholic Ministries
Archdiocese of Detroit
Rev. Clarence Williams, CPPS, Ph.D,  Director

Office of Black Catholic Ministries
Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee
Deacon Bradley Seabrook, Director

 
Office of Black Catholic Ministries
Archdiocese of Omaha

Office of Black Ministry
Diocese of Birmingham
Ms. Linda Duhon, Director

Office of Black Catholics
Diocese of Albany

Office of Black Ministry
Diocese of Brooklyn
Mr. John Baynes, Director

Office of Black Catholics
Diocese of Buffalo
Ms. Brenda Easley Webb, Director

Office of Black Catholic Affairs
Archdiocese of Newark
Mr. Tracy G. Battles,  Director

Commission of African American Catholic Ministry
Diocese of Metuchen
Mr. Joseph L.  Powell, Chairman

Ministry of Catholics of African Ancestry
Diocese of Rockville Center
Vanessa Baird Streeter, Director

Office of Black Catholic Ministry
Diocese of Camden
Deacon William G. Johnson, Director

 Join the National Black Catholic Apostolate for life in proclaiming Life by becoming an Affiliate of NBCAL. We would welcome your organization or group 
as an Affiliate of the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life as we witness the 
dignity and sacred of life as Black Catholics.  Our affiliates will be posted on the 
website: www.blackcatholicsforlife.org.

              An Affiliate of the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life will:

Pray for Life in the Black community and throughout the world.

Proclaim the dignity of human life from the moment of conception to its natural 
end in the Black community and throughout the world.

Promote Pro-Life Issues with the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life in the Black community and throughout the world.

Provide a donation to the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life whenever 
possible to help with: mailings, printing of Pro-Life educational/advocacy materials and outreach programs for the Black Community.

For more information contact us at: tnbcalife@aol.com or Fax 212 563-0787.

Prepared by the National Black Catholic Apostolate for Life.  Copyright   2002.

          “REVERENCE FOR LIFE” A PUBLICATION OF NBCAL CAN BE REPRODUCED TO PROMOTE THE RESPECT LIFE MESSAGE.  KINDLY ACKNOWLEDGE THE NATIONAL BLACK CATHOLIC APOSTOLATE FOR LIFE.

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