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The Full Story

About the Spirituality Center

The Tolton Spirituality Center is a nonprofit community hub that draws upon the life and legacy of Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton, a former slave and the first recognized African-American roman catholic priest in the United States.

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Our Mission

Inspired by the legacy of Venerable Fr. Augustus Tolton, the Spirituality Center seeks to help congregations thrive and build more sustainable and mission-focused catholic parishes.

Our Goals

  • Help congregations thrive by infusing them with a renewed hope for the future.

  • Develop and strenthen existing programs and ministries inspired by Tolton's virtues.

  • Create learning opportunities that help parishes understand and apply the principles and practices of Tolton's Spirituality.

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