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Sister Thea Bowman Photos

The Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration provides these images for unaltered and non-commercial use. How to attribute images Image: Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration | fspa.org/theabowman How to download images Click/tap on the thumbnails below to browse enlarged versions of the images. You will then be given an option to download the full image. Sister Thea Bowman - 4 years old Sister Thea Bowman - 6 years old Sister Thea Bowman feeding chickens Sister Thea Bowman Sister Thea Bowman at St. Rose Convent - 1968 Sister Thea Bowman

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Sister Thea Bowman's Story

  Cause for Canonization The U.S. bishops endorsed the sainthood cause of Sister Thea Bowman on Nov. 14, 2018, during their fall assembly in Baltimore. The granddaughter of slaves, she was the only African American member of the Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration, and she transcended racism to leave a lasting mark on U.S. Catholic life in the late 20th century. Read U.S. Bishops Conduct Canonical Consultation on Cause for Canonization of Thea Bowman, FSPA. Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration continue to follow the Diocese of Jackson

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Sister Thea Bowman In The News

News organizations and publications nationwide continually give voice to Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Thea Bowman's ministerial legacy of women religious and black Catholicism. We've compiled them for you here. April 2024 Sister Thea Bowman in the News The Catholic Sun: “Get to know the hopeful Black candidates to sainthood” La Crosse Tribune: “La Crosse natives play commemorates Sister Thea Bowman’s commitment to Black joy, racial justice” Catholic Standard: “Trinity Missions honors SOAR! President and D.C. priest

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Sister Thea Bowman included in church painting

According to an article in the Jan. 21 Idaho Statesman, St. Mary's Catholic Church, Boise, Idaho, is unveiling a painting at the dedication of its newly remodeled church. The article states that the painting, The Adoration of the Christ Child, "…is not the conventional scene of Mary and Jesus surrounded by male saints. Instead, mother and child are surrounded by 18 women from across the history of the church, from Eve to Sister Thea Bowman, a contemporary African-American woman." 

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Commemorating Sister Thea Bowman During Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we honor Sister Thea Bowman, a pioneering Black Catholic religious sister. “As we celebrate Black History Month, we rejoice in the life and legacy of Sister Thea Bowman. Here she is at six years old, a young, “Bertha” Bowman, the “apple of her parents’ eyes” as shared by her friend, Sister Charlene Smith. Join us each Friday for exclusive insights into Sister Thea Bowman’s journey. Discover the profound impact of a woman whose legacy continues to inspire. To learn more about Sister Thea Bowman, go to Sister Thea Bowman’s Story.  

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New residence hall named after Sister Thea Bowman

“Whatever gift you have, whatever thing you can give of yourself, that’s what you do for God. And Thea did that all of her life,” said Sister Cora Marie Billings in the article “Saint Joseph’s Names New Residence Hall After African American Educator, Evangelist and Social Justice Advocate.” The Catholic institution in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, held a recent ceremony to announce the naming of the new campus residence hall. Sister Cora Marie, a St. Joseph’s honorary degree recipient of the university, gave remarks about Sister Thea, &ldquo

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Black Catholic History Month: Thea Bowman

Servant of God Sister Thea Bowman (1937-90) was a teacher, a singer, a dancer and a lecturer who spread the Good News to all people and tirelessly promoted pride in Black culture.  We’re featuring Thea’s vision all month, Black Catholic History Month, here and on our social media channels. We're social listening!  We're following the Thea conversation happening on social media. Here are a few highlights. In the spirit of #BlackCatholicHistoryMonth, we reflect on the deep spirituality and resilience of Black Catholics

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Week Three: Sister Thea's Inspiring Talk with College Students

In our Black History Month series, this week highlights a special moment with Sister Thea Bowman. After speaking to a group of college students, she was captured "basking in appreciation." Sister Charlene Smith shares this heartwarming snapshot of Sister Thea connecting with the younger generation. Join us every Friday to uncover more moments that define Sister Thea Bowman's impactful legacy. Discover the warmth and inspiration she shared during these college engagements.  To learn more about Sister Thea Bowman, go to Sister Thea Bowman’s story.  

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Week Four: Sister Thea's Serene Wisdom in Black History Month Finale

As we wrap up Black History Month and honor the legacy of Sister Thea Bowman, we share this image captioned "wisdom woman" by Sister Charlene Smith. In it, Sister Thea beams with serene wisdom, symbolizing the enduring impact of her journey. Thank you for joining us in celebrating the remarkable life of Sister Thea Bowman throughout this month. Her legacy continues to inspire. To learn more about Sister Thea Bowman, go to Sister Thea Bowman’s story.  

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Week Two: Embracing the Glow of Bertha's Franciscan Journey

This Black History Month, we continue honoring Sister Thea Bowman’s remarkable journey. In week two, we explore the early days where Bertha, as she was known then, embraced the Franciscan path in La Crosse, Wisconsin, far from her Mississippi home.  According to Sister Charlene Smith, Bertha “glowed” during her first steps into FSPA postulancy. Join us every Friday to uncover more insights into Sister Thea Bowman’s inspiring life. Discover the radiant simplicity of a woman whose journey left an enduring impact.  To learn more about Sister Thea Bowman, go to Sister Thea Bowman’s story.  

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Perspectives Update: development office news

, 2023: Calling all to care for creation March 9, 2023: Musical on the Life of Sister Thea Bowman Feb. 23, 2023: A 'warm, warm welcome' to FSPA Jan. 19, 2023: Deepening relationships, sharing goodness Dec. 27, 2022: Sister Malinda Gerke's "Silent Night" Dec. 13, 2022: Sister Nina Shephard's "Silent Night" Dec. 6, 2022: Together you gave $62,773 this GivingTuesday! Nov. 29, 2022: GivingTuesday is TODAY! Nov. 28, 2022: Together we give TOMORROW, Nov. 29 -- GivingTuesday. Nov. 22, 2022: Together we give thanks Oct. 18, 2022: All Souls'

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FSPA Books

, OSF; and more. Thea's Song: The Life of Thea Bowman By Sister Charlene Smith and John Feister The definitive, authorized biography of Thea Bowman, a modern-day heroine, with never before-seen writings, interviews, and photographs. Thea Bowman was a black girl born in civil-rights-era Mississippi who joined a convent of white Catholic sisters in Wisconsin, and went on to inspire millions of all faiths and none. She fought prejudice, sadness, and brought joy to others even during her struggle with cancer and long after her untimely death in 1990. Purchase Online

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Sister Thea inspires FSPA relationships and legacies of healing

Along the posthumous journey of her ongoing cause for canonization, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Thea Bowman’s spirit made a stop at an airport in Atlanta, Georgia. Her legacy of enlightenment for racial equity was literally at hand when Marla Lang, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration, met Juanita Sims Doty Foundation Executive Director Karla McCullough in Terminal B, Gate 8. By Sister Thea’s omnipresent guidance, a relationship that is “disrupting the dehumanization and racialized trauma of people of color at a systemic level” was forged. The two

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Celebrating 175 Years of Prayer, Witness and Service

the FSPA mission taken into our deepest selves and in turn, given forth freely as a gift. Revisit our 2024 celebratory events The Promise: retelling our lard light story March 18, 2024 Vigil of St. Joseph Making the lard light during the Vigil of St. Joseph and during a variety of ceremonies is an FSPA sacred tradition since 1865. Read the lard light story. Thea Bowman Documentary Screening April 4, 2024 Rivoli Theatre, 117 4th St. N., La Crosse, Wisconsin Join us to watch "Going Home Like a Shooting Star, Thea Bowman's Journey to Sainthood,"

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Sister and affiliate relationships fuel FSPA Eco in Action

;they received an FSPA overview, incuding who we are, some of our sustainability practices, what we grow and where the produce goes,” says Karen. “Affiliates highly value ecospirituality, bringing together spirituality with environmental activism,” says FSPA Director of Affiliation Beth Allen. Many affiliates, she shares, are drawn to St. Francis of Assisi, “a man who started a movement centered on the poor and marginalized and prayed to Brother Sun and Sister Moon,” and to Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Thea Bowman, who said, “Sometimes people

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A Century of Perseverance: St. Rose Convent's Enduring Legacy After Devastating Fire

razed St. Rose Convent but failed to extinguish the sisters' spirit. On the fire's evening, 135 sisters began rebuilding. Within three years, the convent stood anew, a testament to resilience. The motherhouse remains a haven, hosting Sister Thea Bowman on the path to Catholic sainthood. The sisters' enduring legacy includes published books, local initiatives, and hospitality, keeping their mission consistent. St. Rose Convent, with scars and triumphs, stands as a testament to enduring faith, community, and perpetual prayers echoing through time. Read more here. 

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A Morning of Faith and Friendship: Sister Catherine's Confirmation Gathering

. Her visit to Saint Joseph was viewed as a blessing, and her commitment to service was evident. The gathering echoed Matthew 18:20 — “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, I am there among them.” It was a morning centered on Jesus; a time for teaching, sharing stories and being in the presence of Jesus. This was Sister Catherine’s second visit to the Saint Joseph Parish in Friendship. She visited last year to speak about her friend and fellow sister, Franciscan Sister of Perpetual Adoration Thea Bowman, showing the youth video clips of Sister Thea

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Seeding a Legacy of Healing

to it are wonderful representations of God’s divine faithfulness and the intercession of our ancestor, Sister Thea Bowman." Read "Sister Thea inspires FSPA relationships and legacies of healing." "In November 2018 on their way to the Diocese of Jackson, Mississippi, for the opening of Sister Thea Bowman's cause for canonization, Franciscan Sisters of Perpetual Adoration Marla Lang, Helen Elsbernd and Eileen McKenzie had a chance encounter with Karla McCullough, the executive director for Juanita Sims Doty Foundation (JSDF). That chance encounter

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Presence Magazine

to counseling for chemical and mental abuse Sister Thea Bowman: 'Jesus was her everything' Justice Network: working for gender equality, homelessness Solar greenhouse addition will allow for year-round food production 'Amazing power of prayer' and 'Franciscan spirit' inspire new affiliates Five women join FSPA eucharistic adoration ministry February 2015 Affiliate’s call to Franciscan lifestyle struck during campus tour Justice Network News: Justice for genocide and modern slavery Ecospirituality: How do we allow reflection to form creative unions

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FSPA History

and China FSPA served in health care and catechetics in Taipei, Macau and Matsu, China until 1980. 1971 FSPA adds Fine Arts Center to Viterbo campus FSPA breaking ground for Viterbo 1973 Sisters in provisional province form new community Fifty-five sisters part with FSPA and form a new community, the Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist. Sister Thea Bowman speaking at Viterbo 1973 1973 FSPA opens its Justice and Peace office. Sister Laurette Sprosty with African Students 1975 Higher education in West Africa FSPA serve in the university at Monrovia Liberia, West Africa until 1986. 1976

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