Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Thea Bowman's posthumous path to sainthood, paved by her profound influence on Black Catholicism, is finally making its way to Rome in Italy.
Diocese of Jackson Bishop Joseph R. Kopacz has announced the Closing Ceremony for the Diocesan Phase of Servant of God Sr. Thea Bowman, FSPA. The event will be held on Monday, Feb. 9, at 12 p.m. in the Cathedral of St. Peter the Apostle. Bishop Kopacz, along with other bishops and clergy from the Province of Mobile, will celebrate a Mass of Thanksgiving at noon.
Immediately following the Mass, the Closing Session will begin in the Cathedral with the Postulator from Rome and the Cause Tribunal sealing the boxes containing the acts (documents and findings) of the diocesan phase exploring the life and virtues of Sister Thea. These boxes will be shipped to the Apostolic Nunciature in Washington for transfer to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints at the Vatican.
All are invited to come and celebrate this momentous occasion.
To learn more about Sister Thea, visit fspa.org, and click here to read "On the road, from Jackson to Rome, with Sister Thea," a story about a pilgrimage in Mississippi and Alabama honoring her legacy of Black Catholicism.