Tolton presentation scheduled for Feb. 6

January 10, 2024 at 3:15 p.m.
Jim Coleman portrays Father Augustus Tolton in a national traveling theater production of "Tolton: From Slave to Priest." Father Tolton, born into slavery, was the first recognized Black American ordained to the priesthood and is a candidate for sainthood.
Jim Coleman portrays Father Augustus Tolton in a national traveling theater production of "Tolton: From Slave to Priest." Father Tolton, born into slavery, was the first recognized Black American ordained to the priesthood and is a candidate for sainthood. (OSV News photo/courtesy St. Luke Productions via Catholic Review)


The Notre Dame High School diversity initiative will present “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville. The multi-media live play comes from St. Luke Productions, known for its performances on St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Faustina, and actor Leonardo DeFilippis.

“Tolton” is filled with music, drama and inspiring performances about Father Augustine Tolton, who was born into slavery in 1854 and became the first Black priest in the U.S. being considered for canonization. Actor Jim Coleman, who plays Father Tolton, said, “As a black man, this very important part of history is something that I want the world to hear about.”

The presentation is free to the public, and donations to Notre Dame High School diversity initiative will be accepted. To R.S.V.P. call the school at 609-882-7900 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,


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The Notre Dame High School diversity initiative will present “Tolton: From Slave to Priest,” Feb. 6 at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of Notre Dame High School, 601 Lawrenceville Rd. Lawrenceville. The multi-media live play comes from St. Luke Productions, known for its performances on St. Maximilian Kolbe and St. Faustina, and actor Leonardo DeFilippis.

“Tolton” is filled with music, drama and inspiring performances about Father Augustine Tolton, who was born into slavery in 1854 and became the first Black priest in the U.S. being considered for canonization. Actor Jim Coleman, who plays Father Tolton, said, “As a black man, this very important part of history is something that I want the world to hear about.”

The presentation is free to the public, and donations to Notre Dame High School diversity initiative will be accepted. To R.S.V.P. call the school at 609-882-7900 Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,

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