
THINGS TO DO IN BIRMINGHAM
Explore Birmingham During the Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men’s Conference
Welcome to Birmingham—The Magic City—a place rich in history, culture, faith, and community. As you gather with us for the Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men’s Conference, we invite you to experience all that this vibrant city has to offer. From sacred sites and powerful civil rights landmarks to great food, entertainment, and hidden gems, Birmingham is filled with opportunities to learn, reflect, connect, and celebrate.
Whether you're looking for places to explore between conference sessions, activities for families and partners traveling with you, or moments of spiritual grounding, this guide highlights some of the best experiences awaiting you in the city.
Dive in, discover, and make the most of your time in Birmingham!

Fri, Oct 16Sheraton Birmingham HotelJoin the Fr. Chester P. Smith National Black Catholic Men’s Conference for an unforgettable evening of music, fellowship, and fun at Men in the Fire: Jazz & Casino Night. Join us on Friday, October 16th in the Birmingham Sheraton Main Ballroom at 7:30 PM

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Get to Know Us
The office of Black Catholic Ministry is dedicated to proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ in an Africentric and spirit-filled manner, through education, advocacy, evangelization and promotion of racial harmony on diocesan, regional and national levels. Our goals are to increase the visibility and involvement of African American Catholics in the Diocese of Birmingham in Alabama through Evangelization, which includes faith formation, education and leadership development; and to develop, nurture and share our cultural values and gifts in the Catholic Church and community.

