Pilgrims of Hope Celebrating Black Catholics: Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento Black Catholic History Month Revival

Only 15 days until the Revival and Mass! You don’t want to miss this!!!!!!!!

In commemoration of Black Catholic History Month, the Black Catholic Ministry of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento invites everyone to join us for a Revival at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 660 Florin Road, in the Pocket neighborhood of Sacramento, on Thursday and Friday, November 6 & 7, 2025 at 6:30 PM each night, and at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament, 1019 11th Street, in Downtown Sacramento, for a Mass on November 8, 2025 at 5:00 PM.

Reverend Anthony Bozeman, SSJ, a Roman Catholic priest of St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart, also known as the Josephites, will serve as the Revivalist, as well as the Mass Celebrant and Homilist.

The St. Anne Gospel Choir from St. Anne Catholic Church in Sacramento, the Voices of Praise Gospel Choir from Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Elk Grove, Mr. L. Rob Robinson, from St. Basil the Great Catholic Church in Vallejo, the Diocese of Sacramento Igbo Catholic Choir, and the Northern California Swahili Catholic Choir will provide music for this event.

Ordained a priest in Philadelphia, PA, on May 20, 2000, Fr. Bozeman served in pastoral ministry in Philadelphia, Houston, New Orleans, and Los Angeles before being named Academic Dean of St. Joseph’s Seminary in Washington, DC, as well as the Assistant Director of Vocations for the Josephites. In July of this year, Reverend Bozeman was appointed the Director of Vocations for the Josephites. Fr. Bozeman is a past president of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus and beloved mentor to the National Black Catholic Seminarians Association, who is devoted to increasing and supporting priestly vocations. He currently serves as Chaplain for the Northern States District of the Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary. Fr. Bozeman is known for his high energy and dynamic, engaging preaching style and is highly sought after, nationally, for preaching, revivals, and retreats!

November was designated as Black Catholic History Month by the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus in 1990 to highlight the legacy and rich history and contributions of Black Catholics to the Roman Catholic Church and wider society. November was chosen for this annual commemoration due to a number of dates significant for Black Catholics, including the feast days of Black saints, such as St. Martin de Porres (Afro-peruvian; November 3) and St. Augustine of Hippo (North Africa; November 13). November 7 is also the anniversary of the founding of the Knights of Peter Claver, the largest and oldest predominantly Black Catholic fraternal organization. Black Catholic History Month seeks to recognize and celebrate the contributions of Black Catholics; educate others about the history and heritage of Black Catholics; highlight the presence and influence of Black Catholics throughout Church history; promote awareness of Black Catholic saints and figures; and encourage reflection on the broader history of Christianity in Africa and the African diaspora.

All are invited and welcome!