Sister Thea Bowman Foundation seeks scholarship applicants, partners
Applications are open for a scholarship program supporting African-American high schoolers transitioning to higher education at Catholic schools.
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New Catholic pilgrimage series to focus on racial justice in Memphis, Louisville, the Twin Cities, and beyond
Modern Catholic Pilgrim is bringing its racial justice events under the patronage of Servant of God Thea Bowman, with a firm focus and vision for the future.
Reflection: Black Catholics should see Malcolm X as 'a hero'
Gunnar Gundersen reflects on the witness of Malcolm X as a fiercely pro-Black advocate who was once honored as such by a future Catholic saint.
CUA to host Thea Bowman lecture on Tuesday from Fr Manuel Williams, CR
The legacy of the nation's most recent Black saint-to-be will be on display at her alma mater Tuesday, with a lecture from a priest who knew her personally.
New Thea Bowman portrait created by painter Vernon Adams
A stunning new portrait of Servant of God Thea Bowman has emerged out of Dallas, from an artist raised in the diocese where the activist-sister was born and later served.
Reflection: "We are beloved"—an oft-needed reminder from Servant of God Thea Bowman
Karianna Frey, a Black Catholic author with family connections to a saintly Black nun, reflects on her witness and the new devotional she wrote in her honor.
Baltimore parishes plan letter-writing campaign to Pope Francis in support of African-American saints-to-be
Black Catholic History Month, celebrated each November, is heating up this year with a Vatican-targeting initiative that could ruffle some feathers—and shake up the Roman Calendar.
Modern Catholic Pilgrim hosting Black Catholic pilgrimages this fall (and why)
October will bring racial justice pilgrimages in Louisville and Memphis—the latter featuring the grave of Servant of God Thea Bowman and the National Shrine of St Martin de Porres.
New collection of essays highlights Black Catholic scholarly thought, past and present
A new academic text from the Catholic University of America's publishing house collects essays on liturgy, history, scholarship, religious life, and more.
Black Catholics win big in Catholic Press Awards
African Americans were counted among the creators, co-creators, and subjects of a number of award-winning Catholic media pieces last year. We have a list.
National catechetical conference to feature Black Catholic keynote speaker, session leaders
This year's National Conference for Catechetical Leadership gathering will look a bit different, as the organization has a new name and a new format for its annual conference.
Reflection: On her feast day, honoring the living legacy of Sr Thea Bowman
In the midst of ongoing assaults on Black life and culture, Gunnar Gundersen reflects on the wisdom of Servant of God Thea Bowman on her feast day.
Sr Thea Bowman Foundation names new leader, succeeding Mary Lou Jennings
The foundation started by Servant of God Sr Dr. Thea Bowman before her death is now entering a new era—its first not led by co-founder Mary Lou Jennings.