Today, we commemorate the anniversary of the death of Sister Thea Bowman. She is someone from right here in our Diocese of Jackson who could one day be named a Saint by the Church. In fact, her cause for canonization has already started by our Diocese. In many ways, Sister Thea is already recognized as a Saint and as a great example of faith by many believers throughout the world. Thea Bowman was born in Yazoo City, Mississippi and grew up in Canton. Her mom sent her to Catholic schools, knowing that this was the best education her daughter could receive. Thea became Catholic when she was 9 years old. She became the first African American woman to join the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration in Wisconsin. Thea helped the Church celebrate the voice of African American Catholics, the contributions and spirituality that they brought to the faith. Her joyful spirit, her love of music and literature, inspired countless students and those who heard her presentations. Sister Thea Bowman died on March 30, 1990 at the age of 53. Though many believe that one day she will be canonized as a saint in our Church, whether she is officially canonized or not, one thing is for sure, is that she heard God’s voice, and that she tried to bring that voice in her own way to the world.
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