With deep sorrow, NBSC shares in the loss of Most Reverend John H. Ricard, SSJ—our shepherd, mentor, and friend. His lifelong service as a Josephite priest, educator, pastor, bishop, and humanitarian inspired us all.
Official Statement: The Josephites mourn the passing of Most Rev. John H. Ricard, SSJ, Superior General and Bishop Emeritus of Pensacola-Tallahassee. Died May 20, 2026, at Saint Joseph’s Seminary, Washington, DC. May his legacy be our guidance. #RIP#Josephites#nbsc#catholic
With profound joy and prayerful thanksgiving, the National Black Sisters’ Conference congratulates Bishop-elect Father Robert P. Boxie III on his appointment as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Washington, D.C. by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV. #catholic#washingtondc#NBSC
Register today to secure your spot and reserve your hotel room early—rooms are limited and selling fast. Plan your best week of the year with us in Towson: learning, collaboration, and advancement all in one place. See you there! https://t.co/gYjgKcnuZl
Lord of peace, pour Your miracles over this Sunday. Calm our fears, unite our communities, and deepen our faith. Amen. https://t.co/zYyfDANoDv #NBSC#catholic#blackwomen
Today’s sisters, tomorrow’s leaders: your gift helps NBSC invest in ministry and advocacy. Towson 7/26–7/30. Support here: https://t.co/8fHe4rj4Qi #SistersInService#NBSC#FaithCommunity
EXCITING NEWS: Registration for the NBSC 2026 Annual Assembly is now open! We invite our members, sisters, and associates to join us as we explore this year’s theme: Reflect, Renew, Respond.
Online registration is available at https://t.co/gYjgKcnuZl
May compassion guide our actions, truth shape our choices, & sustain us through each challenge. May we listen with empathy, speak with kindness, & stand together for the dignity and hope of all humanity. Grant us patience in our efforts, wisdom in our decisions. Amen.
From pulpits to the streets, Reverend Jesse L. Jackson showed that faith without action is hollow. Today, we honor a life of courage, compassion, and relentless commitment to justice. #Legacy#CivilRights#Hope
Excited to announce NBSC’s 2026 Annual Assembly in Towson, MD, July 26–30! We’re seeking sponsors and partners to ensure all Black women-religious can register, enjoy, and grow together. Join us in lifting our sisters—give today: https://t.co/8fHe4rj4Qi #NBSC2026#catholicwomen
As we mark Ash Wednesday, we pause to acknowledge the sacred reality that we are dust, and to dust we shall return. Yet within that humble reminder lies a radical invitation: to live with intentional love, justice, and hope in a world that longs for healing. #catholiclife
Join Catholics and other people of faith to lament, reflect, and witness in faithful response to the killing of Alexi Pretti and others. Tuesday, Jan 27th at 8pm #AlexPretti#CatholicTwitter - https://t.co/EXeAUp92XE
Join Catholics and other people of faith to lament, reflect, and witness in faithful response to the killing of Alexi Pretti and others. Tuesday, Jan 27th at 8pm #AlexPretti#CatholicTwitter - https://t.co/EXeAUp92XE
Prayer for Alex J. Pretti and all touched by violence: May healing rise, truth be pursued with integrity, and courage guide us toward compassion and justice for every life. Amen. #prayers#AlexPretti#prayersagainstviolence
Proudly partnering with the Tolton Center, we announce its first symposium honoring Ven. Tolton Augustus Tolton, in March in Pittsburgh. We invite our communities to join a gathering of renewal and hope.