Mass for the African Community

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM

At St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church

Join us for a special African Community Mass as we celebrate Juneteenth and the rich faith and cultural heritage of the African Catholic community at St. Bartholomew.

This Mass is an opportunity to pray together, celebrate together, and grow together as one family in Christ. It seeks to respond to the spiritual and pastoral needs of our African Catholic community while strengthening faith, unity, and a deeper sense of belonging within the universal Church.

Music and Languages

Experience the vibrant beauty of African liturgical traditions.
The Mass will be celebrated primarily in English, with prayers and hymns in various African languages such as Igbo, Bissa, Twi, Lari, Susu, Acholi, Tigrinya, Kinyarwanda, French, and others.

Reception After Mass

All are warmly invited to a reception at 8:00 PM in the Youth Building.
Please bring a dish to share as we enjoy fellowship, cultural exchange, and joyful community time together.

Stay Connected

To receive updates and stay connected with the Catholic African Community at St. Bartholomew,
text AFRICAN to 84576.

Everyone Is Welcome

We invite parishioners, families, and friends from all cultures and backgrounds to join us in this beautiful celebration of faith and community.

Coordinator: Azuka Onianwa

If you have questions, comments, or suggestions, please complete the form below so we can better serve the spiritual needs of our African Catholic community.