OUR MISSION
In collaboration with local parishes and various organizations, the African American Catholic Center for Evangelization (AACCFE) develops and supports programs of evangelization and education as well as provides opportunities to gather and share resources, talents, and gifts for the African American Catholic community in Los Angeles and the African Diaspora.
Under the leadership of Director Anderson F. Shaw, the African American Catholic Center for Evangelization (AACCFE) serves approximately 25,000 African American Catholics in Los Angeles and is committed to evangelization and building a faith community--a community that is truly Black, authentically Catholic, and an integral part of the Universal Church. In collaboration with local parishes, the Los Angeles Black Lay Catholic Ministry, the National Black Catholic Administrators, the USCCB Subcommittee on African American Affairs, the National Black Catholic Clergy Caucus, the Black and Indian Mission Office, and the Knights of Peter Claver, they seek to raise everyone's consciousness to the rich contributions made by African American Catholics to the Catholic Church. This is carried out by volunteers who participate in the following:
In addition to the programs sponsored by the Center, we participate, support and collaborate with other religious and cultural groups to promote unity and understanding. The Inter-Cultural Council, Building Bridges Black and Brown, and Building Inclusive Communities are among such programs.
The AACCFE depends on fund development activities, contributions, and grants to carry out their programs.