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The archdiocesan Black History Month Mass will be offered Sunday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. in St. Patrick’s Cathedral. Because of pandemic capacity restrictions, organizers are encouraging the faithful to join them virtually via livestream through the cathedral’s website, www.saintpatrickscathedral.org
The annual Mass, coordinated by the archdiocesan Office of Black Ministry, is traditionally offered on the first Sunday in February. It also celebrates the National Day of Prayer for the African American and African Family, founded by Father James E. Goode, O.F.M.
On Saturday, Feb. 6, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., the Office of Black Ministry will hold a “Goods for Good” drive to collect non-perishable food items, cleaning supplies and personal protective equipment for Catholic Charities agencies. The event will be held at the Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Center in Harlem, 34 W. 134th St. Volunteers will also be collecting homemade greeting cards for the elderly and homebound.
On Friday, Feb. 5, at 7 p.m., organizers will also hold a panel discussion on the documentary “Facing an Uncomfortable Truth” in collaboration with the Sheen Center. Information: www.sheencenter.org.
