About Us

The Office of Black Catholic Ministries cultivates the rich diversity of the Black Catholic community in general, and particularly, in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Its mission is to educate the Church of New Orleans on the contributions of the Black Catholic community as it shares its gifts in the Church and society. Guided by the Holy Spirit, the office advocates for equality in education, social justice, and pastoral ministries throughout the Church and the community. It strives towards equal participation for all by raising consciousness in the administrative offices of the Archdiocese, while offering advice to the Archbishop in matters concerning the Black Catholic Community. 

Rev. R. Tony Ricard, M.Th., Div. 
Director 

Ms. Marilyn L. Madine
Associate Director

• Committee Chairs

  Funmilayo  Smallwood | Edith Stevens
  Environment
  
   Veronica Downs-Dorsey 
  Gospel Festival
  
  Anthony Carter | Gail Johnson 
  Black Saints Celebration
  
  Devon Watts
  Habari Gani
  
  Adrian Jackson
  Youth & Young Adult Ministry 
  
   Janice Collins | Marie Meyers
  Sankofa Day of Reflection
  
  Olivia George | Shawn Robertson

• Barbara Hornsby | Rosalind Brooks Sennett

• Special Projects

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• Council of Elders 

  Gail Barnes Johnson | Carol Ali Jenkins | Vanessa Matthews

• Janice Collins | Veronica Downs Dorsey | Funmilayo Smallwood

• Edith Stevens | Deacon Allen Stevens | Janice Collins

• Deacon Jesse Watley | Fr. Tony Rigoli 
  
  

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