The National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus of the United States established November as Black Catholic History Month on July 24, 1990.

BLACK CATHOLIC FACTS
Source: www.nbccongress.org

* Worldwide Count of Black Catholics
Africa 130 Million
Latin America 60 Million
Caribbean and North America 20 Million
In the United States alone, there are 2 million Black Catholics.

* There have been three African popes and all three of these men are saints: Pope Saint Victor I, Pope Saint Gelasius I, and Pope Saint Melchiades I (or Militiades).

* Martin de Porres became the first black American saint. He was canonized by Pope John XXIII on May 16, 1962. Throughout his life, St. Martin de Porres exemplified God’s love for all people, regardless of their level in society. His feast day is November 3.