Venerable Augustus Tolton
Father Tolton was a formerly enslaved person who later became the first known African American priest. His story is one of grace, mercy and loving triumph over suffering. When he is canonized, he will be the first African American saint.
The Tolton Ambassadors of Indiana are prayerfully committed to advancing the cause for sainthood for Venerable Augustus Tolton, 1854-1897. We Pray, Catechize, Evangelize and Support.
Father Tolton, pray for us.
Tolton Society of St. Augustine Parish, founded 1972, joined Tolton Ambassadors in 2019. Photo by Kevin Kilbane for the Today’s Catholic article “Father Tolton Group Evolves to More Directly Support Cause for Sainthood”
“The Catholic Church deplores a double slavery - that of the mind and that of the body. She endeavors to free us of both.”
— Venerable Augustus Tolton, 1854-1897
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Offer your prayer intentions to Venerable Father Tolton. We invite you to start with the prayer linked below.
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Email
toltonindiana@gmail.com