National Black Catholic Seminarians Association

The National Black Catholic Seminarians Association (NBCSA) seeks to contribute to the wellbeing of candidates for the priesthood and religious life, with an emphasis on Black American, African, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latino individuals preparing to serve the Church in the United States and its territories. 

The interest of our organization, however, extends to include all involved in the formation of priests. As such, we seek to promote knowledge of, and apostolic works in, the diverse Black Catholic community in the United States.

In 2010, we instituted the National Day of Prayer for Black Vocations, to be held each year on the Sunday nearest to April 24th, the anniversary of Venerable Fr Augustus Tolton's ordination to the priesthood in 1886.

An affiliate of the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, we also cooperate with the National Black Sisters Conference.