EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 50 MIN

Fr. Augustus Tolton Shrine

from Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers · host Beacon of Truth with Deacon Harold Burke-Sivers

Father Tolton overcame the odds of slavery, prejudice, and racism, to become a humble priest and someone after whom we should model our lives. Deacon Harold opens up more of his life as The Diocese of Springfield in Illinois is set to establish a shrine honoring Venerable Father Augustus Tolton — the first African American Catholic priest born in the U.S.

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