Guest celebrant Father Giles Conwill delivers an enthusiastic and spirited homily during the April 28 African/African-American Mass and Cultural Celebration at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Atlanta.

Bobby and Natalie Aniekwu stand with the congregation as the choir sings the Lamb of God. The spouses are natives of Nigeria and Atlanta, respectively.

Eighty-year-old Carolyn Okpala of Nigeria enjoys the outdoor portion of the celebration. The event was initially brought about so the two groups, Africans and African-Americans, could come together for the celebration of the Eucharist, and through food, music and fellowship each group learn their similarities and commonalities.

Ifeoma Orusa of Nigeria dances to the African music in the parking lot. Under the direction of cultural celebration chairperson Chuck Douglas, his committee and numerous volunteers, the event typically takes place on the last Sunday in April.

Dancers from the Kapp N Kompany Dance, Atlanta, lead the liturgical procession entering St. Anthony of Padua Church, Atlanta, for the Mass highlighting the third annual African/African-American Cultural Celebration, April 28.

Wearing a dress of Kente cloth design, 4-year-old Jordan Fason joins hands with those around her during the Our Father.