Parish Connection Newsletter/Journal
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Parish Connection is the official communication organ of the OBCM and its partners in evangelization. It is published quarterly and is used primarily to inform the faith community of the Atlanta Archdiocese about local, national, and regional spiritual and social matters that are of particular interest and importance to Black Catholics and to Catholics in general.
Additionally, Parish Connection is a means by which to nurture Black Catholic heritage and to encourage the Black Catholic community to continue sharing their gifts with all of God’s people. In addition to local distribution, Parish Connection is distributed nationally to subscribers, parishes, clergy, and other friends of the OBCM, including members of the National Association of Black Catholic Administrators (NABCA).
Parish Connection is evolving as a newsletter/journal.
As a newsletter it provides its readers with informational, inspirational, and cultural articles, as well as timely announcements.
As a journal, it provides opportunities for theologians and social scientists to present scholarly essays on liturgical, pastoral, theological, cultural, and a number of social science issues that are of concern to Blacks in general and Black Catholics in particular.
Staff
Editor-in-Chief
Charles O. Prejean, Sr.
Office for Black Catholic Ministry
Managing Editor
Ashley O. Morris
Lyke House Catholic Center
Administrative Assistant
Graciela Mulero
Office for Black Catholic Ministry
Editor's Advisory Board
The Editor's Advisory Board guides the thematic direction of each edition of Parish Connection. Its membership represents a variety of professional experiences and interests.
Priest Advisor:
Rev. Ricardo Bailey
Blessed Trinity Catholic High School
Michael Alexander Faith Cola Desmond Drummer, seminarian |
Carmen Jenkins Chiji Ogbuka, seminarian Faye McDonald Smith |
Subscriptions
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Office for Black Catholic Ministry
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Atlanta, GA 30308-1984
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Current and Past Issues of the Parish Connection Newsletter
The Archives of the Parish Connection newsletter are in Adobe PDF format.
2009
- November 2009 - Year for Priests
- August 2009 - The Knights of Peter Claver
- May 2009 – Retreats: The Value of Spiritual Development Through Personal Reflection
- February 2009 – Parish Life: The Importance of the Laity’s Role in a Vibrant Parish Community
2008
- November 2008 - African American Episcopacy in the United States
- August 2008 - The Year of St. Paul
- May 2008 - Faithful Citizenship
- February 2008 - Saved by Hope: Salvation & Liberation
2007
- November 2007 - The Priesthood of the Faithful & the Universal Call to Holiness
- August 2007 - Vocations
- May 2007 - Black Catholic Family
- February 2007 - Black History Month - “We Welcome the Stranger Among Us”
2006
- November 2006 - Black Catholic History Month: "Black Catholic Women: Renewal & Humanization of Society, Rediscovering the True Face of the Church"
- August 2006 - The Interregional African American Catholic Evangelization Conference: "Getting' on the Good Foot, Runnin'’ Toward the Kingdom"
- May 2006 - Accomplishing the Work of Redemption through Reform and Promotion of the Liturgy
- February 2006 - Drum Majors Marching to the Ubuntu Drum Beat
2005
- November 2005 - BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH: Celebrating Our God Given Gifts and Remaining Steadfast in Faith
- August 2005 - YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT FORMATION FOR LEADERSHIP IN CHURCH AND SOCIETY
- May 2005 - THE EUCHARIST: The Source and Summit of the Life and Mission of the Church
- February 2005 - LIFT EVERY VOICE AND SING: The History & Contributions of African Americans to the United States
2004
- November 2004 - GOD HAS SMILED ON US - The Contributions of Our Black Catholic Ancestors - Foundation of the Black Catholic Community
- August 2004 - UNITY THROUGH DIVERSITY: Sharing the Cultural Gifts of Our Brothers and Sisters from Africa and the Carribean
- May 2004 - A PRINCIPAL CHALLENGE FOR YOUTH CATECHESIS: Envisioning Youth Catechesis under the Circumstances of a Culturally Diverse Community
- February 2004 - BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Learning from Our Past, Preparing for Our Future
2003
- November 2003 - HUSH, HUSH . . . SOMEBODY'S CALLIN' MAH NAME: A Calling for Black Vocations
- August 2003 - A MATURING SPIRITUAL COMMUNITY - An Inside Look at the Growth of Black Catholic Community
- May 2003 - MARY, THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION - Patroness of the United States
- February 2003 - BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Marching Over to Zion
2002
- November 2002 - BLACK CATHOLIC HISTORY MONTH
- August 2002 - LET THE CHURCH SING AMEN!: Ecumenical Choir Festival Draws Twelve Hundred Attendees
- May 2002 - DAY OF REFLECTION: Preparation for the National Black Catholic Congress
- February 2002 - CATHOLICS PACK CATHEDRAL FOR MLK EUCHARISTIC CELEBRATION
2001
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