From Slave to Priest
Father Augustine Tolton was born a slave and became the first U.S. diocesan
priest of African descent. He was being called to the priesthood at a time in
American history when black people were free, but still treated harshly on account
of their race. His fortitude and patience allowed God to work in His own time and bring a plan to fruition that was much greater than could have conceived. He hoped against all hope to reach the grace of becoming a priest, with heroic patience...



Magazine
In the Heart of World Youth Day 2011
The Way of St. James
Missionary in Sudan