Cyprian Davis OSB, pioneer historian of Black Catholics in America died May 18 2015. My reflections in @GiveUsThisDayLP

May 18, 2023 · 2:47 PM UTC

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Father Cyprian pioneered the use of parish baptismal records to help Black Americans trace their genealogies. He told his story with grace and humility, as the truly greatest people do. So privileged to have heard him speak.
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