The Story of Augustus Tolton
From the spring 2024 issue of Parabola magazine, I bring you my essay on America’s first identified Black Catholic priest. Born a slave in Missouri, the Venerable Augustus Tolton found freedom through his great love for humanity. His ability to overcome reminds us of the spirit’s immanent power to rise above, even in the most impossible circumstances.
The article can be found right here: https://parabola.org/2024/01/31/rising-above/
In honor of Father Tolton’s life of dedicated service, artist and iconographer Joseph Malham created an original icon, which was commissioned by Bishop Joseph Perry of Chicago. Signed and numbered limited editions of the Father Tolton icon are available at Trinity Icons.
